Workshop Forklift Engineer – Sheffield

Company: Kemp Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Job Title: Forklift Engineer

Location: Sheffield (depot based)

Basic Salary: £28,000-£32,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

We are looking for a Workshop Engineer to join the team at our Sheffield depot.

This is a hands‑on workshop position within a busy team, so we are looking for someone who is confident working independently.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Servicing and maintaining a hire fleet of forklifts.
  • Carrying out LOLER inspections and associated checks.
  • Diagnosing and completing repairs and maintenance work.
  • Working primarily on Combilift equipment.
  • Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and is ready for hire.
  • Working independently and managing your workload effectively.
  • Supporting the wider workshop team as required.

Experience you will need:

  • Previous engineering experience working with forklifts, plant machinery or HGVs.
  • Mechanical and fault‑finding skills.
  • Experience carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance.
  • LOLER inspection experience would be beneficial.
  • The ability to work independently without requiring significant supervision.
  • A practical, hands‑on approach and a strong focus on quality and safety.

Your Package:

Basic Salary: £28,000-£32,000

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday‑Friday (40hrs)

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x, although there is currently no regular overtime available.

Benefits:

  • Health Cash plan
  • Life assurance cover
  • Company Pension
  • Employee benefits hub
  • Referral scheme
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

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Posted: September 4th, 2026