Workshop Engineer at Stone Hardy, West Bromwich, Sandwell

Build Your Engineering Career With a Growing Industry Leader

With almost 50 years of experience, we are a nationwide specialist in the service, repair and maintenance of tail lifts, shutters, mobile generators and ancillary equipment used across commercial and passenger vehicles.

As our business continues to grow, we're investing in our people and expanding our workshop team in Smethwick, B66 1RD. Whether you're an experienced engineer or looking to build your technical skills within a supportive environment, we have opportunities available across multiple levels with clear progression pathways.

If you're mechanically minded, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring customer equipment is maintained, repaired and operating safely and efficiently. Working within our busy workshop environment, you'll be involved in a variety of engineering tasks whilst receiving ongoing support and development opportunities.

This is a hands-on position offering excellent career progression within a well-established and expanding business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, repair and preventative maintenance work on customer equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Ensure all work is completed to company and industry standards.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Accurately complete worksheets, timesheets and service documentation.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard.
• Report defects, safety concerns and equipment issues promptly.
• Build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support and mentor apprentices and less experienced team members where required.
• Undertake additional responsibilities to support workshop operations.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience working within a workshop, engineering, vehicle maintenance or similar technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Tail lift, shutter or commercial vehicle equipment experience.
• LOLER qualifications.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rates with structured band progression

Ongoing training and career development

Clear progression opportunities across engineering bands

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Paid sickness scheme (following qualifying period)

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service

Stable, long-term employment with a growing nationwide company

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an engineering role. It's an opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation, invest in your future, and become part of a supportive team where your contribution is recognised and rewarded.

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your engineering career or join a company that will help you develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a company that's been keeping the UK's commercial vehicles moving for nearly five decades.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person