Workshop Engineer
About the Role
Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established plant and equipment dealership based near Northampton, who are seeking a skilled and motivated Workshop Engineer to join their expanding service team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a reputable organisation with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. The position offers a varied and rewarding workload within a modern workshop environment, maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant and material handling machinery.
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Key Responsibilities
Carry out diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a variety of plant and construction machinery, including telehandlers, excavators, dumpers, and forklifts.
Conduct pre-delivery inspections to ensure equipment meets required standards before hire or sale.
Perform LOLER and PUWER inspections and produce relevant certification.
Diagnose faults using laptop-based systems and technical manuals.
Liaise with the Service Department to provide accurate repair estimates and completion timescales.
Offer technical advice and support to customers as required.
Ensure compliance with company health and safety procedures at all times.
Supervise and support an apprentice engineer when necessary.
Provide occasional off-site support to customers when required.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience maintaining and repairing plant, construction, or material handling equipment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
NVQ Level 2 or above in Plant, Agricultural, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
Confident using laptop-based diagnostic tools and software.
Full, clean UK driving licence and up-to-date CSCS card.
Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google applications.
Personal Qualities
Professional, reliable, and safety-conscious.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support colleagues as needed.
Impact are acting as an agency on behalf of our client.
If you are interested in the role please apply with an up-to-date CV or alternatively contact Alex on (phone number removed)