Workshop Forklift Engineer | Manufacturer Training & Benefits

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave incl bank hols

Pension

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development

Manufacturer training

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Corby is seeking an experienced Forklift Engineer to join an established forklift business in Corby. This is a workshop-based role, servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing forklift trucks and materials handling equipment.

You will work with an experienced engineering team, access manufacturer training and support, and develop skills across modern forklift equipment. The role offers £30,000-£35,000 per year, 32 days leave incl.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Forklift Engineer or similar
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience with hydraulic systems and electrical systems
• Experience servicing and repairing forklift trucks or similar machinery
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive approach with good attention to detail
• Able to work independently or in a team
• Genuine interest in developing within forklift industry

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on forklift trucks and equipment within the workshop
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Complete planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Carry out inspections and safety checks
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve faults
• Strip, repair and rebuild components as required
• Complete warranty and internal repairs to a high standard
• Maintain accurate service records and job sheets
• Ensure all work is safe and compliant with procedures
• Keep the workshop clean and organized, adhering to health and safety

Skills

Forklift experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Career development interest

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Corby is seeking an experienced Forklift Engineer to join an established forklift business in Corby. This is a workshop-based role, servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing forklift trucks and materials handling equipment.

You will work with an experienced engineering team, access manufacturer training and support, and develop skills across modern forklift equipment. The role offers £30,000-£35,000 per year, 32 days leave incl.