Workshop Engineer - Warrington

Crown Gabelstapler GmbH & Co. KG - Deutschland; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Excellent discount scheme

Support with tooling

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd in Warrington is seeking a skilled technician to service and maintain forklifts. Key responsibilities include performing inspections, repairs, and sourcing parts to ensure equipment operates efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess fault-finding skills and a full UK Driving Licence. They should be motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to pursue further training in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering.

This position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule, a comprehensive holiday package, and company pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must hold full UK Driving Licence.
• Educated with an ability to achieve a grade C in English and maths at GCSE.
• Experience of Health & Safety requirements in workshop practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections and safety checks.
• Service, repair and maintain forklift trucks.
• Prepare new equipment and source parts.

Skills

Fault finding and repair

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulics

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

About Crown Lift Trucks Ltd

Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award‑winning product design, advanced engineering & technology, and superior after‑sales service. For 80 years Crown has utilized vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture, and distribute forward‑thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts, batteries and chargers as well as automation solutions, fleet management technologies, and warehouse solutions products and design services.

Since its founding in 1945, the family‑owned company has placed the customer at the heart of its business. This commitment is reflected in its brand promise: “When every minute matters, customers can count on Crown to keep their businesses moving.”

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

To be considered for the role you will need to have knowledge of at least one of the following areas, and be willing to receive additional training to excel within Crown Lift Trucks Ltd.

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Hydraulics

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Must hold full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient in fault finding and repair.
• Educated with an ability to achieve a grade C in English and maths at GCSE.
• Experience of Health & Safety requirements working in a workshop practice.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills, resourceful and solution driven.
• A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritising workloads to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Clear communication skills – oral and written.
• Consultation and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to cope with diverse needs of the post.
• Highly motivated and possessing a resilience to work under pressure.
• Positive, personable and optimistic with a can‑do attitude.

Desirable Skills

• Recent and relevant experience of working in the forklift truck service environment, but not essential.
• Engineering qualification.

Vacancy Details

Hours of work: Monday to Friday – 8 hours per day, with 30 minutes for lunch.

Holidays: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Pension: Company pension plan.

Benefits: Support with tooling. Excellent discount scheme with access to the best perks from some of the UK’s biggest brands. Tell Us Health.