Senior Workshop Engineer - Prototyping & Test Equipment

Platform Recruitment; Birchanger; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Senior Workshop Engineer in Hertfordshire to join an established engineering business developing complex mechanical equipment, from prototype builds to performance evaluation.

This hands-on role combines workshop-based engineering with prototype development, test equipment design and fault diagnosis, alongside a wider engineering team to improve product performance, reliability and safety.

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.
• 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

Welding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical drive systems

Testing & fault diagnosis

Job description

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Senior Workshop Engineer in Hertfordshire to join an established engineering business developing complex mechanical equipment, from prototype builds to performance evaluation.

This hands-on role combines workshop-based engineering with prototype development, test equipment design and fault diagnosis, alongside a wider engineering team to improve product performance, reliability and safety.