Workshop Forklift Engineer

Kemp Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned materials handling provider is seeking a reliable Workshop Forklift Engineer to join their service team in Bristol, England. The role offers a competitive salary between £37,000 and £43,000, along with internal training and development opportunities. Responsibilities include servicing and repairing forklift trucks, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have engineering experience with forklifts and a relevant NVQ qualification. This is a full-time position with ongoing support and progression routes.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Internal training and development

Overtime at time and a half

Qualifications

• Engineering experience with forklifts, plant, or heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair forklift trucks and similar machinery.
• Perform LOLER inspections and fault diagnostics.
• Complete all job paperwork and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Good fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 / 3 or equivalent

Job description

Role

Workshop Forklift Engineer

Location

Bristol

Salary

£37,000 - £43,000

Shift

Monday – Friday Days 45 Hours (8am - 5.30pm) Overtime at 1.5x

My client, a nationally recognised provider of forklift and materials handling solutions, is seeking a reliable and experienced Workshop Forklift Engineer to join their service team.

This is a full-time position with ongoing support, training and a clear route for progression.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair forklift trucks and similar machinery
• Perform LOLER inspections and fault diagnostics
• Complete all job paperwork and ensure health and safety compliance

Requirements

• Engineering experience with forklifts, plant, or heavy machinery
• NVQ Level 2 / 3 or equivalent
• Good fault-finding and communication skills

What’s on offer

• £32,000 - £38,000 salary and overtime at time and a half
• Internal training and development
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays

If you don’t meet every requirement but have a solid engineering foundation, you are encouraged to apply – training will be provided for the right person.

Contact Ryanat Kemp Recruitment on 07851 108179 or submit your CV today. INDRS.