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
How To Apply
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