Workshop Engineer
Materials Handling
Location: Kettering
Salary: £30,(Apply online only) – £38,(Apply online only) (DOE + Overtime + Benefits)
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday)
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Workshop Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering business.
In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a range of materials handling equipment and plant machinery within a busy workshop environment. You will work as part of a skilled engineering team and report directly to the Workshop Manager.
This is a hands‑on workshop‑based role offering stability, technical variety, and opportunities for ongoing development within a supportive, family‑oriented business.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, and repair materials handling and powered access equipment
- Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical and electrical repairs
- Replace or repair faulty components as required
- Prepare equipment for customer delivery and inspections
- Complete planned maintenance and workshop repair tasks efficiently
- Work closely with the Workshop Manager & Service Team to prioritise and complete workloads
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with Health & Safety regulations
- Complete relevant job documentation and adhere to company procedures
- Support continuous improvement and maintain a clean, safe workshop environment
- Continuously develop your technical skills through training and hands‑on experience
About You
- Experience working as a Workshop Engineer, Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, or similar role
- Multi‑skilled with strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding abilities
- Experience working on materials handling equipment, forklifts, plant, or powered access equipment
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Able to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards
- Committed to Health & Safety compliance
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary: £30,(Apply online only) – £38,(Apply online only) (depending on experience)
- Flexible working hours (40hrs Mon – Fri between 7:00 – 18:00)
- Potential overtime opportunities
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Full training and ongoing personal development
- Stable workshop‑based role with minimal travel
- Supportive, team‑focused working environment
Why Join?
Be part of a long‑established, family‑owned group with a strong reputation for quality and service. The business invests heavily in its people and provides the support and training needed to help you develop your career long‑term.
Apply Now
If you are interested in this position, please contact Alex Connolly on (phone number removed).
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