Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
Workshop Forklift Engineer
Workshop Forklift Engineer at Platinum Recruitment Consultancy, based in Walsall, West Midlands, paying £32,000 - £36,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £32,000 - £36,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Walsall, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
- Forklift
22% below the typical rate for maintenance engineer
Reference 604507114883000733
About the role
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 │ 935002 | INDPLANT
Location │ Walsall
Role │ Workshop Forklift Engineer
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 604507114883000733 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 9 Dec 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
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