Senior Workshop Engineer - Prototype & Test Equipment Lead

Energy Jobline CVL; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Workshop Engineer in Hertfordshire to join an established team working on complex mechanical equipment. The role blends workshop engineering with prototype development, test equipment design, and fault diagnosis to improve performance, reliability and safety.

The candidate will be hands-on, lead prototype builds, perform testing, and collaborate with engineers on multi-system projects involving mechanical, hydraulic and electrical aspects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a hands-on engineering role.
• Experience with specialist machinery or mobile equipment.
• Knowledge of engines, electric motors and drive systems is advantageous.
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Practical machining, fabrication and welding skills.
• Experience testing equipment against defined procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify and test engineering prototypes.
• Design and build specialist test equipment.
• Conduct product testing and field trials.
• Investigate faults and identify root causes.
• Operate and maintain workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Work with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Machining & fabrication

Engines & motors

Hydraulic & electrical

Tools

Specialist machinery

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Workshop Engineer in Hertfordshire to join an established team working on complex mechanical equipment. The role blends workshop engineering with prototype development, test equipment design, and fault diagnosis to improve performance, reliability and safety.

The candidate will be hands-on, lead prototype builds, perform testing, and collaborate with engineers on multi-system projects involving mechanical, hydraulic and electrical aspects.