Workshop Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Engineer to join a busy and growing engineering team based in Barking.

This role would suit somebody with a strong background within plant hire, heavy plant, construction equipment, powered access, forklifts or mechanical engineering environments looking for a stable, long-term position with strong overtime opportunities and progression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a wide range of plant and hire equipment within a workshop environment.

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on plant and hire equipment
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical systems
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Conducting inspections and pre-delivery inspections (PDIs)
• Attending to breakdown repairs and ensuring equipment is returned to service efficiently
• Preparing equipment ready for hire
• Completing all service paperwork and workshop documentation accurately
• Maintaining high workshop and health & safety standards
• Liaising with parts departments and workshop management teams regarding repairs and ongoing work

• Excavators
• Dumpers
• Rollers
• Telehandlers
• Forklifts
• Compressors
• Generators
• Small and Large Plant Equipment

• Previous experience within plant hire, heavy plant or construction equipment industries
• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Basic electrical diagnostic experience advantageous
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong attitude towards health & safety
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred
• Relevant engineering qualifications advantageous (NVQ, City & Guilds, Plant Maintenance etc.)

• £38,000 - £40,000 basic salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Stable and growing business
• Immediate starts available

If interested apply / email CV to (url removed) or ring (phone number removed)