Workshop Engineer

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