Job Description
WORKSHOP ENGINEER Location: Barking Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits Job Description An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Engineer to join a busy and growing engineering team based in Barking.This role would suit somebody with a strong background within plant hire, heavy plant, construction equipment, powered access, forklifts or mechanical engineering environments looking for a stable, long-term position with strong overtime opportunities and progression.The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a wide range of plant and hire equipment within a workshop environment.Responsibilities Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on plant and hire equipmentDiagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical systemsCompleting planned preventative maintenance (PPM)Conducting inspections and pre-delivery inspections (PDIs)Attending to breakdown repairs and ensuring equipment is returned to service efficientlyPreparing equipment ready for hireCompleting all service paperwork and workshop documentation accuratelyMaintaining high workshop and health & safety standardsLiaising with parts departments and workshop management teams regarding repairs and ongoing workEquipment May Include ExcavatorsDumpersRollersTelehandlersForkliftsCompressorsGeneratorsSmall and Large Plant EquipmentRequirements Previous experience within plant hire, heavy plant or construction equipment industriesStrong mechanical fault-finding abilityKnowledge of hydraulic systemsBasic electrical diagnostic experience advantageousAbility to work independently and within a team environmentStrong attitude towards health & safetyFull UK Driving Licence preferredRelevant engineering qualifications advantageous (NVQ, City & Guilds, Plant Maintenance etc.)Package £38,000 - £40,000 basic salaryOvertime opportunitiesCompany pensionOngoing training and developmentLong-term progression opportunitiesStable and growing businessImmediate starts availableIf interested apply / email CV to or ring 07973205733TPBN1_UKTJ