Workshop Engineer — Forklift & Material Handling

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + 8 statutory

Statutory pension

Development opportunities

Employee family-style culture

Job summary

Neos Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Engineer in Kettering to support the Workshop Manager with maintenance, repairs, and inspections of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. You will work closely with the workshop team to ensure safety and quality across all tasks.

The role requires strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, numeracy, and clear communication. A flexible team player, you will pursue ongoing development and adhere to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklifts or materials handling equipment.
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Numeracy and analytical attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Carry out PDIs and general upkeep of hire fleet.
• Collaborate with parts team to identify correct parts and maintain safety standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements and company policies.

Skills

Forklift engineering

Diagnostics

Numeracy

Analytical

Communication

Deadlines

Team player

Customer service

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Field service software

Job description

Neos Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Workshop Engineer in Kettering to support the Workshop Manager with maintenance, repairs, and inspections of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. You will work closely with the workshop team to ensure safety and quality across all tasks.

The role requires strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, numeracy, and clear communication. A flexible team player, you will pursue ongoing development and adhere to health and safety standards.