Workshop Engineer (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join their West Yorkshire depot. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance for significant earnings through overtime. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Material Handling sector or related fields, with opportunities for career progression. You'll work on servicing and repairing forklift trucks, ensuring efficient operations within the workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to build a long-term career in a supportive and growing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

23 days holiday + statutory

Qualifications

• Experience in the Material Handling industry preferred.
• Background in plant hire or commercial vehicles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of forklift trucks from the depot.
• Repairing and restoring damaged forklifts for resale.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy workbench.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical Diagnostics

Servicing Equipment

Education

Engineering Qualification

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a national dealer of a leading forklift product that are looking to bring on a new Workshop Engineer based in their West Yorkshire depot. With a competitive basic salary and great earning potential through overtime opportunities, this is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to get into a new role or industry with progression potential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing a fleet of forklift trucks from the company’s depot in West Yorkshire
• Servicing other material handling equipment as and when required
• Repairing and restoring damaged forklifts so that they a ready for resale
• Cooperating with the Service Manager and Workshop Manager to ensure service is carried out efficiently
• Maintaining a safe and tidy workbench and overall workshop

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual with experience within the Material Handling industry, however this isn’t essential. They would also be interested in speaking with candidates with a background in plant hire, powered access, commercial vehicles or other industries with a strong hydraulics/mechanical or diagnostics focus. Another option the company would consider would be a recently qualified engineer looking to get into something long term and building a career. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in West Yorkshire.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £32k depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunity paid time and a half over 40 hours
• 23 days holiday + statutory

The Company

The company are a national provider of a leading forklift product. Part of a larger group, and having operated for over 50 years, the business has gone from strength to strength. The company also offer racking solutions, warehouse safety products and a variety of industrial cleaning equipment meaning they are able to offer complete solutions to their customers.