Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling) Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire 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, 1.5 HOURS BREAK (40 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 Grantham depot. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer to join a well-established company that genuinely invests in its workforce. With ongoing manufacturer training, excellent facilities, regular overtime and clear progression opportunities, this role offers stability, job security and long-term career development. Whether you're currently working on forklifts or come from a background in plant machinery, agricultural equipment, powered access, commercial vehicles or automotive engineering, 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, well-equipped workshop 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Ongoing technical development Clear progression opportunities Stable and growing business Supportive engineering team The Role As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a wide range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment within a busy workshop environment. You will work as part of an experienced engineering team, ensuring equipment is maintained 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 new and used equipment for customer delivery Conduct pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) Accurately complete workshop documentation Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety Training & Development Our client believes in investing in their engineers and offers ongoing training to help you develop your technical skills and progress your career. Training may include: Manufacturer-specific forklift training Advanced diagnostics and fault-finding Electrical and electronic systems training Hydraulic systems and controls training Battery and charging technology courses Health & Safety certifications Senior Engineer development programmes Team Leader and Management progression routes About You We're looking for engineers with experience maintaining, repairing or servicing machinery, vehicles or 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 engineering skills Good hydraulic and electrical fault-finding ability Experience working on engines and mobile machinery Ability to diagnose and repair faults independently Positive attitude and willingness to learn Full UK Driving Licence preferred Why Join? This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on repair work and prefers being workshop-based rather than spending time travelling between customer sites. You'll benefit from working in a structured environment with access to specialist tooling, experienced colleagues and ongoing technical support, while still having opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime and progression. Apply Today If you're looking for a secure engineering role with excellent training, progression opportunities and long-term career prospects, we'd like to hear from you. Reegan Turney (phone number removed) (url removed)
Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling) employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
