Posting Date - 30 Jan, 2026

Job Advert: Forklift Thorough Examination Engineer

Locations: Sheffield, Doncaster, Hull, York, Lincolnshire, Shrewsbury & Maidstone. 

Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE) + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, PermanentPaid Door-to-Door | Fully Equipped Van | No Cold Calls | Real Work-Life Balance

Join our growing team of expert inspection engineers carrying out Thorough Examinations on lifting equipment across the UK. You’ll play a key role in keeping businesses compliant under LOLER and PUWER regulations—working independently, supported by an in-house booking team and backed by a great benefits package.

What You’ll Do:

  • Conduct Thorough Examinations at client sites, on a variety of lifting equipment—primarily, but not limited to, forklifts—in accordance with relevant legislation.
  • Operate machinery as part of testing and inspection
  • Complete legal documentation accurately and on time
  • Liaise with customers when urgent equipment repairs are needed
  • Adhere to Health, Safety, and site-specific protocols
  • Work field-based, covering one of the above regions

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

  • Minimum 5 years' engineering experience with forklifts and/or other material handling equipment.
  • Experience with a range of forklift types is highly desirable; training will be provided to cover additional equipment.
  • Strong Health & Safety awareness
  • Excellent customer communication skills
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office, basic tablet use)
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Able to travel within your assigned region

Please note:

  • Forklifts are our primary source of inspections. However, we cover a much wider range of equipment.
  • Full internal and external training is provided for the full range of equipment we inspect.
  • If you have solid knowledge and skills with different types of forklifts, we can help you build on this experience and upskill in other equipment types.

What We Offer:

  • Salary Up to £35,000 per year (depending on experience)
  • Comprehensive internal and external training on a broad spectrum of lifting and handling equipment.
  • Paid door-to-door travel
  • Company van, tools, PPE, and tablet provided
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Paid overtime + excellent benefits
  • Friendly internal bookings team to handle all scheduling/admin

Phenna Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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