20/11/2025
We are expanding our team and looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Technician / Fitter
Location: Sheffield area – mostly on-site role with parking available
Hallam Materials Handling Ltd is a leading provider of high-quality forklift truck attachments, servicing a wide range of industries with innovative solutions and top-tier customer service. Our operations span multiple sectors, including manufacturing, construction, waste recycling and engineering, where we maintain a reputation for reliability, excellence, and sustainability. Hallam Materials is committed to delivering exceptional results, focusing on efficiency, while ensuring a safe and sustainable working environment. We are proud to be SafeContractor Accredited.
About the role
We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineer / Technician / Fitter with a minimum of three years’ experience to join our team working on materials-handling and heavy-plant applications. This is a hands-on role requiring strong mechanical skills, particularly in hydraulics, and a willingness to apply basic electrical knowledge. Some work may also be required at customer sites, so flexibility and travel mostly within the region are important.
Key responsibilities:
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and refurbish heavy-plant equipment and materials-handling systems to a high standard.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including hoses and cylinders.
• Provide basic electrical fault-finding and maintenance support (wiring, controls, sensors) – not essential but a strong advantage.
• Undertake work both at our facility and at customer sites – travel and site-based work required.
• Ensure equipment is serviced to high safety and performance standards.
• Collaborate with other team members to support installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
• Keep accurate records of work carried out, parts used and report on equipment performance.
Required experience / skills:
• At least 3 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in mechanical engineering/technician roles, involving heavy plant or materials handling.
• Proven experience with hydraulics – servicing, fault-finding and repair.
• Strong mechanical aptitude – comfortable working on heavy-duty equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge is an advantage (e.g., wiring, control circuits, sensors).
• Good communication skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites and work off-site when required.
• Proactive approach and commitment to safety.
• Full, clean driving licence.
What we offer
• Competitive Salary based on proven experience and qualifications.
• On-site parking.
• 22 days annual holiday.
• Additional holiday day on your birthday.
• Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years of service.
• A stable and supportive working environment with opportunity for development.
Diversity & Inclusion
Hallam Materials Handling welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, women, people with disabilities and other under-represented groups, as well as candidates from all backgrounds. We select based on merit, skills and fit for the role and do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or other protected characteristic.
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria and would like to join us, please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] or apply in writing to Hallam Materials Handling Ltd. Units 9a/9b Davy Industrial Park, Prince of Wales Road. Sheffield. S9 4EX. Please ensure you reference “Mechanical Engineer / Technician / Fitter – Materials Handling” in your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
