Trainee Forklift Engineer

Job description

Trainee Forklift Engineer (Forklift Assembly & PDI Technician)

Basingstoke

£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 + Training

8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Trainee Forklift Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. The offers full training in a modern and fully equipped workshop.

The role will suit those looking for a team-based culture offering training and progression opportunities.

To apply for the Trainee Forklift Engineer role, you need to have repair/assembly/fitting experience of mechanical equipment and hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject. Vehicle Technicians will also be very suited to this role.

The role is working within in a team of 12 engineers assembling, building and modifying new forklift trucks. You will be performing PDI's to a high standard to produce quality forklifts.

The Trainee Forklift Engineer Role:
• Carry out PDI's on a range of trucks
• Occasional service and repair work
• Part of a team of 12
• Maintain a clean workshop
• Order parts

The Trainee Forklift Engineer Required:
• Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in mechanical, vehicle technician or similar discipline
• Mechanical fitting/assembly/machinery build experience of mechanical equipment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cliddesden

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£35,000 Per Month

Published at

10-06-2026

Profession type

Engineering

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English