Workshop Forklift Engineer – Banbury | OTE £60,000-£70,000 + Unlimited Overtime at 1.5x
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Workshop Forklift Engineer to join a growing and busy engineering operation in Banbury. 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 Responsibilities
As a Workshop Forklift Engineer, your duties will include:
Servicing, maintaining, and repairing forklift trucks and material handling equipmentDiagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faultsCarrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)Conducting safety inspections and compliance checksRepairing electric, diesel, and LPG forkliftsCompleting breakdown repairs efficiently to minimise downtimeWorking on a variety of warehouse and industrial handling equipment
Skills & Experience Required
Applications are welcomed from engineers with backgrounds in:
ForkliftPlantHGVPowered AccessAgricultural
Essential Skills:
Strong mechanical and fault-finding abilitiesExperience with hydraulics, electrics, and diesel systemsFull UK driving licenceNVQ / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, or Vehicle Repair beneficial but not xwwtmva a deal breaker if you don’t have this
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Workshop Forklift Engineer will be:
Experienced working in fast-paced workshop environmentsConfident diagnosing faults and carrying out repairsEager to learn and progress technicallyReliable with a strong work ethicComfortable working on a range of forklift and material handling equipment
Job Details
Role: Workshop Forklift Engineer Location: Banbury Job Reference: (phone number removed) / INDPLANT
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