Workshop Forklift Engineer

Advertised by Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Location
Walsall, West Midlands
Salary
£32,000 - £36,000 a year OT=1.5
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Automotive/Aerospace
Posted
2 November 2026
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Job description

Workshop Forklift Engineer - Walsall - Up to £36,000 + Private Healthcare + Bonus

OTE £55,000-£60,000 | Unlimited overtime paid at 1.5x | Growing company with progression opportunities

Are you an experienced engineer looking for a workshop-based role with excellent earning potential? We're looking for a skilled Workshop Forklift Engineer to join an expanding team in Walsall, working on a range of diesel, gas and electric forklifts.

With unlimited overtime available, manufacturer training and opportunities to progress as the company grows, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and increase your earnings.

What's in it for you?

  • Salary of up to £36,000

  • OTE of £55,000-£60,000

  • Unlimited overtime available, paid at 1.5x

  • Potential to earn an additional £2,000 bonus

  • Private healthcare

  • Comprehensive manufacturer training

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression

Key Responsibilities

As a Workshop Forklift Engineer in Walsall, you'll be responsible for:

  • Servicing, repairing and maintaining diesel, gas and electric forklifts

  • Carrying out routine inspections and preventative maintenance

  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults

  • Ensuring equipment is safe and compliant with industry standards

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from a Mechanical Engineer or Fitter with:

  • Experience working as a Forklift Engineer, Plant Engineer or in a similar engineering role

  • An NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in an engineering discipline (preferred but not essential)

  • A valid UK driving licence

  • Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills

Other industries considered:
Plant / Agriculture / Powered Access / Vehicle / HGV / Generator / Crane / Forklift

If you're looking for your next step as a Workshop Forklift Engineer in Walsall, with the opportunity to earn up to £60,000 and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Job Number │ (phone number removed) | INDPLANT
Location │ Walsall
Role │ Workshop Forklift Engineer

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

Reference 225785870

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