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 01604 23955.
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