Workshop Engineer (Forklifts) (0000055018)

Overview

Reference
0000055018

Salary
£35,000 - £40,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Wellingborough

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
30 June 2026


Workshop Engineer (Forklifts)

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE) + Overtime (1.5x)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time


The Company

Interaction Technical is working in partnership with a well-established and growing material handling company with a strong presence across the UK. Known for delivering high-quality handling and access solutions, they are expanding their workshop team and looking for an experienced Forklift Engineer.


What’s on Offer

24 days holiday + bank holidays (32 total)
Overtime available at 1.5x rate
Ongoing training & development (electrical, mechanical & diagnostics)
Company pension scheme
Stable, workshop-based role (minimal travel)
Excellent career progression opportunities
Strong earning potential


The Role

Based at the Wellingborough site, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a range of forklift trucks and plant machinery within a workshop environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Diagnosing faults, carrying out servicing, and completing repairs on forklift and plant equipment
  • Conducting pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new and used machinery
  • Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding
  • Working on key systems including:
    • Engines
    • Batteries
    • Hydraulics
    • Pneumatics
  • Reconditioning and preparing equipment for hire or resale
  • Completing job sheets and service records accurately
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop

What We’re Looking For

✔ Experience working in the plant, agricultural, HGV or material handling industries (essential)
✔ Strong knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems (essential)
✔ Experience with engines and battery-powered equipment
✔ Solid fault finding, service, and repair skills
✔ NVQ / City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team


About Interaction Recruitment

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants operating across key sectors, including:

  • Technical & Engineering
  • Industrial
  • Commercial
  • Finance & IT
  • Hospitality

We provide both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions nationwide.


Apply Now

For more information or to discuss this role further:

Julius: 07791 957500
Julius.okmanas@irweb.co.uk

INDTE


Contact information

Julius Okmanas