Workshop Forklift Engineer - Sheffield

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash plan

Life assurance cover

Company Pension

Employee benefits hub

Referral scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Forklift Engineer for our Sheffield depot. Join a busy workshop team and service a hire fleet of forklifts, carrying out LOLER inspections and repairs to ensure units are ready for hire.

Based in our Sheffield depot, you will work Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with overtime paid at 1.5x when available. The role requires independent working, strong safety focus and practical fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience working with forklifts, plant machinery or HGVs.
• Mechanical and fault‑finding skills.
• Experience carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance.
• LOLER inspection experience would be beneficial.
• The ability to work independently without requiring significant supervision.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and a strong focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a hire fleet of forklifts.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections and associated checks.
• Diagnosing and completing repairs and maintenance work.
• Working primarily on Combilift equipment.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and is ready for hire.
• Working independently and managing your workload effectively.
• Supporting the wider workshop team as required.

Skills

Forklift experience

LOLER inspection experience

Independent working

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Engineer

Location: Sheffield (depot based)

Basic Salary: £28,000-£32,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

We are looking for a Workshop Engineer to join the team at our Sheffield depot.

This is a hands‑on workshop position within a busy team, so we are looking for someone who is confident working independently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing and maintaining a hire fleet of forklifts.
• Carrying out LOLER inspections and associated checks.
• Diagnosing and completing repairs and maintenance work.
• Working primarily on Combilift equipment.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and is ready for hire.
• Working independently and managing your workload effectively.
• Supporting the wider workshop team as required.

Experience you will need:

• Previous engineering experience working with forklifts, plant machinery or HGVs.
• Mechanical and fault‑finding skills.
• Experience carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance.
• LOLER inspection experience would be beneficial.
• The ability to work independently without requiring significant supervision.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and a strong focus on quality and safety.

Your Package:

Basic Salary: £28,000-£32,000

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday‑Friday (40hrs)

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x, although there is currently no regular overtime available.

Benefits:

• Health Cash plan
• Life assurance cover
• Company Pension
• Employee benefits hub
• Referral scheme
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)