Small Engine Mechanic

Alecto Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Small Engine Mechanic for a full-time, permanent role in East London. This position offers a salary of £30,000-£40,000 based on experience, with opportunities for career development and on-the-job training. Candidates should have mechanical skills and a desire to learn. The role involves servicing a variety of garden machinery in a supportive workshop environment.

Benefits

Career development

On-the-job training

Modern working environment

Job security in a long-established company

Qualifications

• Experience as a Small Engine Mechanic or similar roles.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service ride-on and pedestrian mowers.
• Maintain garden machinery including chainsaws and strimmers.
• Work in large, modern workshops focusing on quality service.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Small Engine Mechanic / Garden Machinery Technician / Groundcare Engineer / Small Plant Fitter

£30,000-£40,000 | Full-Time, Permanent | Epping Forest / East London

Ready to turn your mechanical skills into a career that lasts? Alecto Recruitment are working with a long‑established family‑run business that is looking for reliable, skilled, or mechanically minded engineers to join their busy workshops in East London.

Whether you're a fully qualified Small Engine Mechanic, Small Plant Fitter, Workshop Engineer or Agricultural/Horticultural Engineer, this hands‑on role with real career progression could be for you.

The Role

Work in large, modern workshops repairing and servicing:

• Ride‑on mowers
• Pedestrian mowers
• Chainsaws, hedge trimmers & strimmers
• 2‑stroke equipment
• General garden and groundcare machinery

You will be part of a supportive team that values honesty, reliability and pride in your work.

Who We Want

You could be coming from one of these roles:

• Small Engine Mechanic
• Garden Machinery Mechanic
• Groundcare Engineer / Technician
• Horticultural Engineer
• Agricultural Technician (light machinery)
• Plant & Tool Fitter
• Lawnmower Mechanic
• 2‑Stroke Technician
• Workshop Technician / Mechanical Fitter
• Trainee Mechanic with mechanical basics

If you have the skills or the drive to learn, we want to hear from you.

What You Get

• £30,000-£40,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Full‑time, permanent role
• Career development & on‑the‑job training for trainees
• Modern workshops in a supportive, professional environment
• Job security with a business that has been running for 120+ years

Why Apply Now

This isn't just another mechanic job. It's a long‑term career with a company that values its people, gives them responsibility and rewards skill and dedication.

Stop scrolling and take control of your career. Apply today with Alecto Recruitment and start your journey to a stable, hands‑on engineering role.

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.