Workshop Engineer - Forklift Maintenance

About the role

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is looking for Workshop Engineers in Basingstoke. The role maintains and repairs a wide range of material handling equipment, from small electric pallet trucks to very narrow aisle and large engine-powered counterbalance trucks, and ensures customers receive high-quality forklifts.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair forklifts and other material handling equipment at the depot
• Carry out routine maintenance checks and repairs to keep machinery performing safely
• Perform pre-delivery inspections
• Diagnose and rectify faults
• Undertake preventative maintenance

Required profile

• Experience as a vehicle technician, mechanical engineer, forklift technician, plant fitter or plant technician
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) is ideal but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team

Required skills

• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is highly desirable
• Comfort with IT equipment, as the role uses it to keep accurate records and place orders

What we offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience, with a 40-hour week Monday to Friday, shift premium and overtime available
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, plus additional days for long service
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution
• 6-week induction, long-term training plans, Linde product training and a forklift driver licence
• Technical grading, possible degree-level study, laptop and phone provided, specialist tooling and PPE supplied