Workshop Forklift Engineer: High Earnings, Van & Training

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Fuel card

Unlimited overtime paid at time and a

Training and career progression

Life assurance

Company benefits

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a skilled Workshop Forklift Engineer in Leeds to service, repair, and maintain diesel, gas, and electric forklift trucks in a fully equipped workshop.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform planned maintenance, and ensure safe, high-quality workmanship. The role offers up to £42,000, realistic overtime, a van and fuel card, training, and clear long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working on forklifts or similar mechanical equipment.
• NVQ/City & Guilds preferred but not essential.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A proactive and reliable approach to workshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and maintaining diesel, gas, and electric forklift trucks.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections.
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high safety and quality standard.
• Preparing equipment ready for hire or customer delivery.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Diagnostics

Proactive attitude

Reliability

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a skilled Workshop Forklift Engineer in Leeds to service, repair, and maintain diesel, gas, and electric forklift trucks in a fully equipped workshop.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform planned maintenance, and ensure safe, high-quality workmanship. The role offers up to £42,000, realistic overtime, a van and fuel card, training, and clear long-term progression.