Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Interaction Recruitment Group

Milton Keynes

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Manufacturer training

Modern workshop

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Technical development

Career progression

Stable organisation

Supportive engineering environment

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling) in Milton Keynes. The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks within a busy depot workshop, with overtime opportunities and manufacturer training.

The position offers a clear progression path and a stable employer. You will work alongside experienced engineers to ensure machines are prepared to the highest standards before delivery to customers, with focus on safety and

Qualifications

Experience servicing, maintaining or repairing machinery, vehicles or mobile equipment.
Experience with forklift trucks or material handling equipment preferred.
Willing to undertake manufacturer training.

Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults.
Carry out planned maintenance and safety inspections.
Complete major repairs and component replacements; prepare equipment for customer delivery.
Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs).
Accurately complete workshop documentation and service reports.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.
Work collaboratively within the engineering team.

Job description

Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £45,000 - £50,000+)

Benefits: Manufacturer Training | Overtime Available | Career Progression | Modern Workshop

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (42.5 Hours)

Contract: Permanent

Join a Leading Material Handling Specialist

Interaction Technical is working in partnership with a leading materials handling business to recruit an experienced Workshop Engineer for their Milton Keynes depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer to join a well-established company that genuinely invests in its employees. Offering ongoing manufacturer training, excellent workshop facilities, overtime opportunities and genuine progression routes, this position provides long-term stability and career development.

Whether you're currently repairing forklift trucks or have experience working on plant machinery, agricultural equipment, powered access equipment, commercial vehicles, HGVs or automotive systems, we'd like to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

Competitive basic salary of £35,000-£40,000
Regular overtime opportunities
Manufacturer-accredited training
Modern, fully equipped workshop
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Continuous technical development
Clear progression opportunities
Stable and growing organisation
Supportive engineering environment

The Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment within a busy depot workshop.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will ensure machines are maintained, repaired and prepared to the highest standards before being returned to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment
Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults
Carry out planned maintenance and safety inspections
Complete major repairs and component replacementsPrepare equipment for customer delivery
Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs)
Accurately complete workshop documentation and service reports
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety
Work collaboratively within the engineering team

Training & Development

Our client is committed to investing in their engineers and offers continuous training and development opportunities.

Training opportunities include:

Manufacturer-specific forklift training
Advanced diagnostics and fault-finding
Electrical systems training
Hydraulic systems training
Battery and charging technology courses
Health & Safety certifications
Senior Engineer development programmes
Team Leader and Management progression routes

Whether you're already a Forklift Engineer or looking to transfer your skills from another engineering background, a structured development plan will support your long-term progression.

About You

We're keen to speak with engineers who have experience servicing, maintaining or repairing machinery, vehicles or mobile equipment.

Suitable Backgrounds