Workshop Forklift Engineer

TieTalent

Swadlincote

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package
Supportive working environment
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Workshop Forklift Engineer in Swadlincote. This full-time position requires relevant experience or qualifications in the forklift industry. Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining rental equipment, ensuring machine availability, and working collaboratively within a supportive team. A competitive remuneration package is offered. Join us for opportunities in a growing company with a positive work culture.

Qualifications

  • Experience working on diesel, electric, and gas forklifts.
  • Competence in electrical and hydraulic systems with fault finding.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
  • Strong electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Positive, proactive problem-solving attitude.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced hire environment.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections, servicing, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Complete necessary checks accurately following company procedures.
  • Communicate with engineering team to ensure machine availability.

Skills

Relevant experience or qualifications in forklift industry
Excellent communication skills
Positive can-do attitude to problem solving
Electrical & hydraulic systems
Diagnostics & fault finding
Communication & teamwork
Organisational skills
Problem solving
Prioritisation under pressure

Job description

Overview

Workshop Forklift Engineer role at TieTalent – were hiring to join our ever-growing team and drive our success forward. Hours are weekdays only, 7am-5pm or 6am-4pm, no weekends.

About Us

Mainline was established in 1982 and has earned an enviable reputation for being one of UKs foremost providers of specialist Powered Access, Lifting and Handling equipment. At the heart of our success is the considerable investment that we have made over recent years in our two most important aspects of people and equipment.

Our loyal staff are vital to the success of our business and we seek to reward them with industry leading levels of remuneration including sharing the company profits that they helped generate. We operate one of the youngest and most up-to-date hire fleets within the UK today and this is supported by highly skilled staff who receive continuous training and development. Whilst we work hard, we also have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where colleagues look out for each other. We prioritise a work-life balance and want our employees to have a fantastic family life which is why we almost never work weekends!

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), servicing, repairs and maintenance of our fleet of rental equipment.
  • Accurately complete all necessary recording of checks, following company procedures at all times.
  • Communicate effectively with the engineering team and hire office to ensure that the depot maintains maximum machine availability.
What we’re looking for
  • Relevant experience or qualifications working within the forklift industry.
  • Relevant Manufacturer training.
  • Experience working on diesel, electric and gas forklifts.
  • Competence in electrical and hydraulic systems. Experience in fault finding / diagnostics.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Positive can-do attitude to problem solving.
  • The ability to prioritise tasks in an ever-changing demanding hire environment and work well under pressure.
Why Join Us

We offer a competitive remuneration package, supportive working environment and chance to work with a friendly experienced team. We are a growing company with a bright future, offering opportunities for professional development and fostering a strong team culture that is both supportive and collaborative.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud of our local community, we welcome applications from anyone who feels they have the relevant experience and skills required to make a positive contribution to our business.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
  • Technology, Information and Internet
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