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Temporary
East Kilbride, Glasgow
Posted on 5 August 2026
£16.00 - £17.50 per hour
Job Ref: 044/01127
🔧 Workshop Fitter – Forklift Hire Fleet
📍 East Kilbride
💰 £16.00 – £17.50 per hour
🕒 Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm
📄 Full-Time | Temp to Perm
💷 Weekly Pay through Driver Hire whilst temporary
Driver Hire is recruiting on behalf of a leading forklift company in East Kilbride.
We’re looking for a reliable, mechanically minded Workshop Fitter to join a busy hire fleet operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working on plant machinery, vehicles, or industrial equipment who is looking for a long-term career.
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Key Responsibilities
- ✅ Prepare forklifts for hire
- ✅ Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI)
- ✅ Complete off-hire inspections and identify faults
- ✅ Service, maintain, and carry out minor repairs
- ✅ Keep the workshop and yard safe, clean, and organised
- ✅ Complete job records accurately
What We’re Looking For
- ✔ Strong mechanical skills
- ✔ Experience with plant, vehicles, or industrial equipment
- ✔ Team player with a proactive attitude
- ✔ Good attention to detail and commitment to safety
Forklift experience and knowledge of hydraulic, diesel, LPG, or electric systems is desirable but not essential. Full training provided.
What’s On Offer?
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- ⭐ £16.00 – £17.50 per hour DOE
- ⭐ Weekly pay through Driver Hire
- ⭐ Temp-to-perm opportunity
- ⭐ Ongoing training and development
- ⭐ Supportive team environment
- ⭐ Pension and holiday entitlement
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If you’re a hands-on engineer looking for a stable role with excellent long-term prospects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now through Driver Hire. 🚜🔧
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