Senior Workshop Engineer – Prototyping & Test Equipment

Platform Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Workshop Engineer in Hertfordshire to lead hands-on prototype development, test equipment design and fault diagnosis within an established engineering group that develops complex mechanical equipment from prototype to performance evaluation.

The role blends workshop-based engineering with project work across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, laboratory-style testing, and practical machining and fabrication to improve product

Qualifications

• 5+ years' hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience with specialist machinery or mobile equipment.
• Engines and drive systems knowledge is advantageous.
• Hydraulic and electrical systems understanding.
• Practical machining, fabrication and welding skills.
• Experience testing equipment against 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

Machinery experience

Engines & drive systems

Hydraulic & electrical systems

Machining & welding

Prototype testing

Job description

Platform Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Workshop Engineer in Hertfordshire to lead hands-on prototype development, test equipment design and fault diagnosis within an established engineering group that develops complex mechanical equipment from prototype to performance evaluation.

The role blends workshop-based engineering with project work across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, laboratory-style testing, and practical machining and fabrication to improve product