Trainee Workshop Engineer

  • Luton Bennett
  • Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
  • Jan 17, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Apply for Vacancy Trainee Workshop Engineer

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 Base (OTE £40,000) + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform

Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Job Description

Great benefits associated with a world leading company including comprehensive on the job training and progression opportunities. The Trainee Workshop Engineer role is available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment. The role is suitable for engineers from any plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, and automotive technicians/motor trade applicants are also very suitable.

You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally with engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

You'll form part of a highly skilled team in a reputable business. Your responsibilities include carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown on a range of forklifts, ordering spare parts when needed, and communicating progress. Overtime is paid at time and a half over 39 hours a week.

This is a great chance to be part of a professional and people focused business where you can progress to roles such as Team Leader, Field Engineer and Sales Engineer.

The Trainee Workshop Engineer role in brief:
  • Carry out PDI's, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks.
  • Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment.
  • Order spares when necessary.
  • Overtime.
The Trainee Workshop Engineer Person Required:
  • Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • IT literate.
  • Ideally hold a Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline.