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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

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.

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

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

• 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

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.

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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