Breakdown Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Breakdown Engineer in Glasgow to provide technical support and carry out repairs on a range of hoists and equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong fault-finding skills and proven experience adhering to safety standards. This role offers a salary of £18-£25 per hour, 39 hours per week plus overtime, and additional benefits such as holiday and healthcare.

Benefits

29 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong previous experience in a similar role (Service Engineer, Plant Fitter, Maintenance Engineer).
• Extremely strong fault finding and diagnosis skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and inspections on hoists and related equipment.
• Provide technical support to customers and engineers.
• Complete service documentation and maintenance paperwork.

Skills

Fault finding and diagnosis

Experience with hoists

Adherence to LOLER and PUWER

Team player

Job description

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.