Salary/Rate: £28k - 32k per year + benefits
Depot Workshop Engineer – Powered Access Equipment
St Helens
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm
Overtime: Paid at time and a half
Salary Circa £30k, with guaranteed annual pay rise + performance-related bonus
Benefits: 33 days annual leave, Pension, Westfield Health
The Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and reputable plant hire company based in St Helens, known for supplying and maintaining high-quality powered access and plant equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a skilled Depot Workshop Engineer to their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking long-term stability, great benefits, and a supportive working environment.
The Role
As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of powered access equipment — including scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts, and telehandlers.
Working within a small, friendly depot team, you will ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard, safe to use, and ready for hire. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone mechanically minded, with some electrical knowledge and a proactive attitude.
Key Responsibilities
* Service, repair, and maintain a fleet of powered access equipment (scissor lifts, cherry pickers, booms, telehandlers).
* Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, carrying out repairs efficiently.
* Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to ensure all equipment meets safety and operational standards.
* Keep accurate service and maintenance records.
* Work closely with the depot team to ensure smooth operations and timely dispatch of machinery.
* Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.
Requirements
* Previous experience working in a plant hire workshop or powered access environment.
* Strong mechanical skills, with some basic electrical experience.
* Team player with good communication and organisational skills.
* Committed to maintaining a safe, tidy, and efficient workspace.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive basic salary with a guaranteed annual pay rise.
* Performance-related bonus.
* Overtime paid at time and a half.
* Company pension scheme.
* Westfield Health cover.
* Excellent long-term opportunity with a trusted local employer.
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