Workshop Forklift Engineer

Briggs Equipment; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a variety of materials handling equipment, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and safely. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for future development within the company. You will work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides avenues for career growth. If you have a passion for technical work and thrive in a workshop setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Profit-share bonus

Paycare health scheme

Eyecare health scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working on cars, forklifts, and plant equipment.
• Relevant technical qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain diesel, LPG, and electrical materials handling equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Experience with diesel handling equipment

Knowledge of hydraulic principles

Mechanical understanding

Electrical principles knowledge

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant technical qualifications

Job description

Role: Workshop Forklift Engineer

Contract: Permanent - (45 Hour)

Location: Cumbernauld Depot

Salary: £34,730 - £39,496

The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. If you don’t meet all the role criteria below, please don’t be discouraged from applying.

The Impact you will have:

1. The service and maintenance of diesel, LPG, and electrical materials handling equipment.
2. Fault finding, planned preventative maintenance, and pre-delivery inspection of forklift trucks.
3. Maintaining a clean and orderly working area, including common areas.
4. Adhering to all health and safety guidelines and workshop rules.
5. Completing job cards and ensuring all required parts to complete tasks are ordered.

What will help you to excel in this role:

1. Experience working on cars, forklifts, plant equipment, cleaning machines, powered access, HGVs, or similar, along with relevant technical qualifications.
2. Previous experience in a workshop or field-based position.
3. Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical principles.
4. The ability to work independently and under pressure.
5. The ability to manage and prioritize workload.

What you can expect from us:

1. Salary: £34,730 - £39,496.
2. Future development and career opportunities.
3. Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%.
4. Profit-share bonus based on business performance.
5. Paycare and eyecare health schemes.
6. High street discounts.

What’s next

1. If interested, click on the apply now button to be contacted by a team member.
2. Visit our careers page and send your CV if you're unsure about the role.
3. Contact our Recruitment team for reasonable adjustments during the interview process.