Workshop Engineer (Forklifts/Vehicle Technician)
Newton Aycliffe Depot
£31,000 - £36,000 Base + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform
8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (39 hours a week)
Workshop Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. You’ll enjoy great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on the job training, overtime and progression.
The Workshop Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. Automotive technicians/motor trade applicants will also be very suitable. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.
You’ll form part of a highly skilled team in a very reputable business. You’ll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklifts. You’ll order any spares when needed and communicate progress. Overtime is paid at time and a half over 39 hours a week.
This is a great chance to be part of a professional and people focused business where you can progression to roles such as Team Leader, Field Engineer and Sales Engineer roles.
The Workshop Engineer role in brief:
* Carry out PDI’s, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks.
* Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment.
* Order spares when necessary.
* Overtime.
The Person Required:
* Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.
* Excellent communication skills
* IT literate
* Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Workshop Engineer
Luton Bennett
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Newton Aycliffe, Durham DL5 5HG, England

£31,000 - £36,000 per annum
Full Time
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The Workshop Engineer position in Newton Aycliffe offers a salary range of £31,000 to £36,000, along with additional benefits such as a pension scheme and overtime pay.
- Candidates should have experience with plant machinery, forklifts, HGVs, agricultural equipment, or similar vehicles, ideally holding a level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- The role involves performing planned maintenance and repairs on forklifts, as well as ordering necessary spare parts and communicating progress.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm, totaling 39 hours per week, with overtime paid at time and a half.
- This position provides opportunities for career progression within a reputable international company known for its focus on employee development.