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Workshop Forklift Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 15 - 16 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

We're representing a well-established and growing engineering firm in Chesterfield that designs, manufactures, installs, and services bespoke lifting and handling equipment. Following a recent expansion into multi-directional forklift trucks, the company is looking to grow its workshop-based engineering team and has an excellent opportunity for a Forklift Service Engineer.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in mechanical or industrial engineering, even if you haven't worked on forklifts before, as full training will be provided. You'll be based in the workshop, maintaining, servicing, and repairing forklifts and lifting equipment, supporting both internal operations and workshop projects.

Key Responsibilities

Repair and maintain forklifts and lifting equipment within the workshop
Perform preventative maintenance and thorough examinations
Work in accordance with issued RAMS and company procedures
Support the parts team by ensuring correct stock and ordering components
Assist with workshop organisation and ensure work meets the company's high standardsCandidate Requirements

Strong mechanical background and solid diagnostic skills
Experience with industrial, agricultural, or engineering machinery is desirable
Knowledge of hydro-electrical systems is a plus
Computer literate and confident with diagnostic tools
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Based within a commutable distance of Chesterfield
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to different machinerySalary and Benefits

£15.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
Plenty of overtime available
39-hour week, Monday to Friday (no weekends)
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company bonus and pension scheme
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Supportive, team-focused working environmentBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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