Luton Bennett

Mechanical Technician

WF2 0AA

Key information

Pay
£33,000 to £41,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
12 Oct 2026
Closing date
11 Nov 2026

About this role

Mechanical Technician (Workshop Engineer)

Wakefield

Monday to Friday 40 hours a week – up to £36k OR

Monday to Friday 45 hours a week – up to £41k

6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform + PPE + Subsidised Canteen

Mechanical Technician role available in an international manufacturer of forklift trucks offering full training on the products.

The Mechanical Technician role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, vehicles, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. You must have a level 3 or equivalent.

In a team of 4 engineers you’ll be based at a client’s site in Wakefield responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklift trucks. There is a dedicated workshop on site and a subsidised candidate on site.

The

Mechanical Technician Role in Brief

  • Carry out PDI’s, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks at a client’s site.
  • Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment

The Mechanical Technician Person Required

  • Must have a level 3 or equivalent
  • Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Comfortable working independently