Workshop Forklift Engineer
  • England,South East,West Sussex,Horsham
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, OTE, inc benefits, pro-rata, negotiable
Job Description:
Full job descriptionWorkshop Forklift Engineer - Horsham | OTE £60,000-£70,000 + Unlimited Overtime at 1.5xExcellent opportunity for an experienced Workshop Forklift Engineer to join a growing and busy engineering operation in Horsham. This role offers outstanding earning potential through unlimited overtime, bonus schemes, and long-term career progression within a well-established company.
Why Apply for this Workshop Forklift Engineer Role?*Competitive basic salary starting from £35,000
*Unlimited overtime available paid at time and a half
*Realistic OTE of £60,000-£70,000
*Additional bonus opportunities
*Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
*Clear progression and development opportunities
*Modern and fully equipped workshop environment
*Group life assurance
*Income protection scheme
*Health cash plan benefits
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Workshop Forklift Engineer, your duties will include:
*Servicing, maintaining, and repairing forklift trucks and material handling equipment
*Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults
*Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
*Conducting safety inspections and compliance checks
*Repairing electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts
*Completing breakdown repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
*Working on a variety of warehouse and industrial handling equipment


Skills & Experience RequiredApplications are welcomed from engineers with backgrounds in:
*Forklift
*Plant
*HGV
*Powered
*Agricultural
Essential Skills:*Strong mechanical and fault-finding abilities
*Experience with hydraulics, electrics, and diesel systems
*Full UK driving licence
*NVQ / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, or Vehicle Repair beneficial but not a deal breaker if you don’t have this
Ideal CandidateThe ideal Workshop Forklift Engineer will be:
*Experienced working in fast-paced workshop environments
*Confident diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
*Eager to learn and progress technically
*Reliable with a strong work ethic
*Comfortable working on a range of forklift and material handling equipment

Job Reference: 931738 / INDPLANTPlatinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job number 3907255

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