Workshop Engineer: Forklift Service & Fault-Finding Expert

Crown Lift Trucks UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Discount scheme

Tooling support

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Job summary

Crown Lift Trucks UK is looking for a diligent service technician to perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on forklift trucks and handling equipment in our UK workshop and at customer sites. Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day with a lunch break, a valid UK driving licence is required, and training and career development are available within Crown's global network.

Based in Basingstoke, you will join a respected team in a well-established company, gaining exposure to a wide range of

Qualifications

• Must hold full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in fault finding and repair.
• GCSE grade C in English and Maths.
• Experience of Health & Safety requirements working in a workshop.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills, resourceful and solution driven.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritising workloads to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills – oral and written.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• To complete inspections and safety checks in accordance with industry practice and regulations.
• To complete day to day service, repair and maintenance of forklift trucks, handling equipment and plant.
• Complete fault finding and repairs to meet first-fix targets.
• New equipment preparation.
• Sourcing of parts from internal or external supplier.
• Communicate quickly/efficiently to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum and achieve first-fix targets.
• Work to company procedures and current Health and Safety / COSHH regulations.
• Continually seek and act upon opportunities for personal and team development.
• Carry out other duties which may or may not be related to the job, as reasonably requested by management.

Skills

Driving Licence

Fault Finding

GCSE English

Health & Safety

Personal Development

Organisation

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Crown Lift Trucks UK is looking for a diligent service technician to perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on forklift trucks and handling equipment in our UK workshop and at customer sites. Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day with a lunch break, a valid UK driving licence is required, and training and career development are available within Crown's global network.

Based in Basingstoke, you will join a respected team in a well-established company, gaining exposure to a wide range of