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Workshop Forklift Engineer

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Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£35k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Workshop Forklift Engineer - Horsham | OTE £60,000-£70,000 + Unlimited Overtime at 1.5x

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Workshop Forklift Engineer to join a growing and busy engineering operation in Horsham. 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 equipment
Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Conducting safety inspections and compliance checks
Repairing electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts
Completing breakdown repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
Working on a variety of warehouse and industrial handling equipment

Skills & Experience Required

Applications are welcomed from engineers with backgrounds in:

Forklift
Plant
HGV
Powered
Agricultural

Essential Skills:

Strong mechanical and fault-finding abilities
Experience with hydraulics, electrics, and diesel systems
Full UK driving licence
NVQ / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, or Vehicle Repair beneficial but not a deal breaker if you don't have this

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Workshop Forklift Engineer will be:

Experienced working in fast-paced workshop environments
Confident diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
Eager to learn and progress technically
Reliable with a strong work ethic
Comfortable working on a range of forklift and material handling equipment

Job Details

Role: Workshop Forklift Engineer
Location: Horsham
OTE: £60,000-£70,000
Overtime: Unlimited at 1.5x Rate
Job Reference: (phone number removed) / INDPLANT

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Reference: 225333171

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Workshop Forklift Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library

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Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£35k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Workshop Forklift Engineer - Horsham | OTE £60,000-£70,000 + Unlimited Overtime at 1.5x

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Workshop Forklift Engineer to join a growing and busy engineering operation in Horsham. 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 equipment
Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Conducting safety inspections and compliance checks
Repairing electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts
Completing breakdown repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
Working on a variety of warehouse and industrial handling equipment

Skills & Experience Required

Applications are welcomed from engineers with backgrounds in:

Forklift
Plant
HGV
Powered
Agricultural

Essential Skills:

Strong mechanical and fault-finding abilities
Experience with hydraulics, electrics, and diesel systems
Full UK driving licence
NVQ / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, or Vehicle Repair beneficial but not a deal breaker if you don't have this

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Workshop Forklift Engineer will be:

Experienced working in fast-paced workshop environments
Confident diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
Eager to learn and progress technically
Reliable with a strong work ethic
Comfortable working on a range of forklift and material handling equipment

Job Details

Role: Workshop Forklift Engineer
Location: Horsham
OTE: £60,000-£70,000
Overtime: Unlimited at 1.5x Rate
Job Reference: (phone number removed) / INDPLANT

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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Reference: 225333171

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