Position: Breakdown Engineer
Location: Glasgow
Rate: £18 - £25 per hour (£36,000 - £50,000 per annum)
My client is a long-established hoist and access equipment specialist, providing breakdown, maintenance and technical support services to customers across the UK. They are seeking an experienced Breakdown & Service Engineer to join their field engineering team, supporting both onsite and workshop-based operations.
This hands-on role involves carrying out repairs, inspections and independent thorough examinations on a wide range of hoists, alongside occasional work on MEWPs, cherry pickers, access machinery and traditional plant. The successful engineer will be confident with electrical fault-finding, LOLER / PUWER compliance, completing service documentation, and providing technical support over the phone. A reliable, adaptable team player who thrives in fast-paced, safety-critical environments.
Breakdown Engineer Job Overview
* Carry out all repairs and inspections on a range of hoists, both onsite and within a workshop environment.
* Provide technical support to customers and engineers over the phone.
* Carry out maintenance and service and complete all necessary paperwork.
* Carry out independent TE and repairs.
Electrical fault finding
You may also work on MEWPs, cherry pickers, access and more traditional plant equipment like diggers, dumpers, telehandlers & forklifts.
Breakdown Engineer Job Requirements
* Strong previous experience in a similar role (Service Engineer, Plant Fitter, Maintenance Engineer).
* Extremely strong fault finding and diagnosis skills.
* Previous experience working with Hoists, transport platforms and/or industrial elevators.
* Proven experience adhering to LOLER and PUWER.
* Full UK Driving Licence and own transport.
* Prepared to travel with the role.
Breakdown Engineer Salary & Benefits
* £18-£25 per hour (depending on experience).
* 39 hours per week + overtime.
* 29 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
* Healthcare.
* Pension scheme.
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