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Workshop Engineer (Forklifts)

Interaction - KetteringWellingborough, Northamptonshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Workshop Engineer with a leading material handling company, enjoying a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 plus overtime, and ample opportunities for skills development in hydraulics, electrical, and diagnostics. This stable, hybrid role is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive in a supportive workshop environment and are eager to contribute to a reputable and growing organization. Apply now to join a team that values your expertise and offers a clear path for career progression.

Quick Overview

Salary
£35k - £40k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

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 resaleCompleting job sheets and service records accuratelyMaintaining 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

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