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Workshop Engineer

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 15 - 18 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Shepshed, Leicestershire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Workshop Engineer (Forklifts & Material Handling Equipment)
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Salary: £15 – £18 per hour (DOE) | £31,200 – £37,440
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm | 40 hours per week - Overtime Available
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Workshop Engineer to join their growing team in Loughborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work within a well-established and supportive business, maintaining a modern fleet of forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service, repair and maintain forklift trucks and material handling equipment
- Carry out diagnostics across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs
- Conduct thorough examinations, including LOLER-style inspections
- Prepare equipment for hire and dispatch, ensuring high-quality standards
- Complete job sheets and service reports accurately
- Liaise with the parts department to ensure efficient turnaround of repairs
- Carry out in-house servicing, refurbishment and rebuild work
- Fault finding and repair on both internal combustion (IC) and electric trucks
- Support other engineers when required and contribute to team productivity
- Ensure all machines are workshop-ready for the hire fleet
- Work closely with the Service Manager to maintain workflow and output
Skills & Experience:
- Background in forklift, plant, HGV or material handling industries
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
- Good understanding of hydraulic systems
- Ability to work independently within a workshop environment
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail with paperwork
- A proactive and team-oriented approach
Additional Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence required
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Overtime opportunities to increase earnings
- Stable Monday to Friday working pattern
- Tools provided
- Supportive team environment

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