Workshop Engineer: Forklift & Material Handling Repair

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

24 days holiday + 8 days statutory

Statutory Pension contribution

Development opportunities

Job summary

Neos Recruitment Ltd seeks a Workshop Engineer in Kettering to support the Workshop Manager in maintaining assets, carrying out inspections, and preparing items for sale. You will work safely to deliver high standards and collaborate with Field Service Engineers and the Parts team across branches.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, with a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and customer service in a close-knit family business environment.

Qualifications

• Essential experience: forklift/material handling equipment engineering.
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills; able to meet deadlines.
• Flexible and team-oriented; willing to train.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and service forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• General upkeep of hire fleet and PDIs.
• Identify correct parts with the parts department.
• Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
• Support workshop and team objectives; pursue training when required.
• Follow Quality and Compliance policies and procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Field service software

Job description

Neos Recruitment Ltd seeks a Workshop Engineer in Kettering to support the Workshop Manager in maintaining assets, carrying out inspections, and preparing items for sale. You will work safely to deliver high standards and collaborate with Field Service Engineers and the Parts team across branches.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, with a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and customer service in a close-knit family business environment.