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Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Job Description - Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £35,(Apply online only) - £40,(Apply online only) Basic + Overtime (OTE £45,(Apply online only) - £50,(Apply online only)+)

Benefits: Manufacturer Training | Overtime Available | Career Progression | Modern Workshop

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (42.5 Hours)

Contract: Permanent

Join a Leading Material Handling Specialist

Interaction Technical is working in partnership with a leading materials handling business to recruit an experienced Workshop Engineer for their Milton Keynes depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer to join a well-established company that genuinely invests in its employees. Offering ongoing manufacturer training, excellent workshop facilities, overtime opportunities and genuine progression routes, this position provides long-term stability and career development.

Whether you're currently repairing forklift trucks or have experience working on plant machinery, agricultural equipment, powered access equipment, commercial vehicles, HGVs or automotive systems, we'd like to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

Competitive basic salary of £35,(Apply online only)-£40,(Apply online only)
Regular overtime opportunities
Manufacturer-accredited training
Modern, fully equipped workshop
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Continuous technical development
Clear progression opportunities
Stable and growing organisation
Supportive engineering environment

The Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment within a busy depot workshop.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will ensure machines are maintained, repaired and prepared to the highest standards before being returned to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment
Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults
Carry out planned maintenance and safety inspections
Complete major repairs and component replacements
Prepare equipment for customer delivery
Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs)
Accurately complete workshop documentation and service reports
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety
Work collaboratively within the engineering team

Training & Development

Our client is committed to investing in their engineers and offers continuous training and development opportunities.

Training opportunities include:

Manufacturer-specific forklift training
Advanced diagnostics and fault-finding
Electrical systems training
Hydraulic systems training
Battery and charging technology courses
Health & Safety certifications
Senior Engineer development programmes
Team Leader and Management progression routes
Whether you're already a Forklift Engineer or looking to transfer your skills from another engineering background, a structured development plan will support your long-term progression.

About You

We're keen to speak with engineers who have experience servicing, maintaining or repairing machinery, vehicles or mobile equipment.

Suitable Backgrounds

Forklift Engineer
Workshop Engineer
Plant Fitter
Plant Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
Powered Access Engineer
Construction Equipment Engineer
HGV Technician
Vehicle Technician
Mechanical Engineer

Essential Requirements

Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Good hydraulic and electrical knowledge
Experience working on engines and mobile machinery
Ability to work independently and within a team
Positive attitude and willingness to develop
Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Why Join?

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on repair and maintenance work within a workshop environment. You'll benefit from access to specialist tooling, experienced colleagues, ongoing manufacturer training and genuine opportunities to progress your career while enjoying excellent job security.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a workshop-based engineering role offering excellent training, long-term progression and strong earning potential, we'd like to hear from you.

Reegan Turney
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Keywords: Workshop Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Forklift Technician, Workshop Technician, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Powered Access Engineer, Construction Equipment Engineer, HGV Technician, Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Material Handling Engineer, Depot Engineer, Workshop Fitter
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