Workshop Forklift Engineer

Bennett and Game; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Chesterfield is seeking a Forklift Service Engineer to join their workshop-based team. This role involves maintaining, servicing, and repairing forklifts and lifting equipment, supporting both internal operations and workshop projects. Candidates with a strong mechanical background and solid diagnostic skills are encouraged to apply, even if they lack forklift experience as full training will be provided. The team values high standards in their work.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or industrial engineering required.
• Solid understanding of machinery diagnostics necessary.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain forklifts and lifting equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and thorough examinations.
• Support parts team by ensuring correct stock.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Solid diagnostic skills

Experience with industrial machinery

Knowledge of hydro-electrical systems

Computer literate

Job description

We’re representing a well‑established and growing engineering firm in Chesterfield that designs, manufactures, installs, and services bespoke lifting and handling equipment. Following a recent expansion into multi‑directional forklift trucks, the company is looking to grow its workshop‑based engineering team and has an excellent opportunity for a Forklift Service Engineer.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in mechanical or industrial engineering, even if you haven’t worked on forklifts before, as full training will be provided. You’ll be based in the workshop, maintaining, servicing, and repairing forklifts and lifting equipment, supporting both internal operations and workshop projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain forklifts and lifting equipment within the workshop
• Perform preventative maintenance and thorough examinations
• Work in accordance with issued RAMS and company procedures
• Support the parts team by ensuring correct stock and ordering components
• Assist with workshop organisation and ensure work meets the company’s high standards

Candidate Requirements

• Strong mechanical background and solid diagnostic skills
• Experience with industrial, agricultural, or engineering machinery is desirable
• Knowledge of hydro‑electrical systems is a plus
• Computer literate and confident with diagnostic software