Salary: £30k - 38k per year
Reference: ID: 166091
Workshop Engineer
Materials Handling
Location: Kettering
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 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
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Service, maintain, and repair materials handling and powered access equipment
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Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical and electrical repairs
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Replace or repair faulty components as required
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Prepare equipment for customer delivery and inspections
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Complete planned maintenance and workshop repair tasks efficiently
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Work closely with the Workshop Manager & Service Team to prioritise and complete workloads
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Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with Health & Safety regulations
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Complete relevant job documentation and adhere to company procedures
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Support continuous improvement and maintain a clean, safe workshop environment
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Continuously develop your technical skills through training and hands-on experience
About You
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Experience working as a Workshop Engineer, Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, or similar role
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Multi-skilled with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities
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Experience working on materials handling equipment, forklifts, plant, or powered access equipment
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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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Good communication and organisational skills
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Able to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards
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Committed to Health & Safety compliance
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary: £30,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience)
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Flexible working hours (40hrs Mon – Fri between 7:00 – 18:00)
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Potential overtime opportunities
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24 days holiday + bank holidays
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Company pension scheme
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Full training and ongoing personal development
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Stable workshop-based role with minimal travel
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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.
If you are a motivated and hands-on engineer looking for a stable and rewarding workshop role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now
If you are interested in this position, please contact Alex Connolly on 01254 781300.
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