Workshop Engineer

Dawsongroup; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Training and progression

Cycle to work

Job summary

Dawsongroup EMC is seeking a Workshop Engineer in Brighouse to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose and repair a diverse specialist fleet including municipal vehicles and road sweepers.

You will use your transferable engineering skills to carry out planned maintenance, diagnose faults and prepare for MOT inspections, ensuring safety and compliance across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Practical experience servicing, maintaining, fault finding and repairing vehicles, plant or specialist equipment.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Full UK driving licence required; PMI or MOT experience advantageous.
• Municipal vehicles or road sweepers experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs across our specialist fleet.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and statutory inspections.
• Record work, parts used and maintenance information.
• Work safely in a clean, organised workshop.

Skills

Engineering experience

Diagnostics

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Driving licence UK

Education

Engineering qualifications

Vehicle inspection

MOT preparation

PMI experience

Job description

Are you a Workshop Engineer, HGV Technician, Plant Engineer, MHE Engineer or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for a fresh challenge? As a Workshop Engineer with Dawsongroup EMC in Brighouse, you will use your transferable engineering skills to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose and repair a diverse specialist hire fleet, including municipal vehicles, road sweepers, refuse collection vehicles and other commercial equipment.

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs across our specialist fleet.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare applicable vehicles for MOT and statutory inspections, helping keep our fleet safe, compliant and available.
• Identify defects, complete effective repairs and accurately record work, parts used and maintenance information.
• Work safely with workshop tools and equipment while helping maintain a clean, organised and professional workshop.

About You

Your experience could come from HGVs, commercial vehicles, plant, municipal equipment, forklifts, MHE or another specialist engineering environment. You do not need to have worked on road sweepers before, if you have strong practical engineering experience in servicing, diagnostics and repair, we are interested in the skills you can transfer to our fleet.

• Practical experience servicing, maintaining, fault finding and repairing vehicles, plant or specialist equipment.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• A methodical approach to diagnostics, with the ability to identify faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• A full UK driving licence is essential, while relevant engineering qualifications, vehicle inspection, PMI or MOT preparation experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with municipal vehicles or road sweepers is beneficial, not essential, relevant transferable engineering experience will be considered.

About Us

Dawsongroup EMC provides specialist assets to customers across environmental, municipal and civil markets, including road sweepers, refuse collection vehicles and other specialist equipment. As part of Dawsongroup, we combine more than 50 years of asset rental experience with a focus on providing modern, reliable and well-maintained equipment backed by great people.

• Join a business where safety, integrity and high standards are central to how we work.
• 2x life assurance scheme and wellbeing and mental health support.
• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
• Benefit from funded training and internal progression pathways, both nationally and worldwide.
• Access long-term incentives, seasonal gifts and cycle to work schemes.

About Your Future

You do not need to arrive knowing everything about our specialist fleet, this is an opportunity to bring the engineering knowledge you already have and develop it further. With funded training and progression pathways across Dawsongroup, you can expand your technical experience while building a longer-term career within asset rental.

• Develop your knowledge across specialist municipal vehicles, equipment and engineering systems.
• Build on transferable experience gained within HGV, plant, MHE, forklift, commercial vehicle or similar engineering environments.
• Access relevant training designed to maintain and grow your technical competence.
• Gain experience across a varied and evolving specialist hire fleet.
• Explore future progression opportunities across Dawsongroup in the UK and worldwide.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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The company

Dawsongroup is a leading provider of asset rental, leasing, and management solutions across the UK, Europe, and beyond, offering a diverse portfolio from temperature control and transport to materials handling, specialist vehicles, and modular buildings. At the heart of its approach is the Smarter Asset Strategy, enabling businesses to access and optimise assets without the financial risks of ownership, supporting scalability, efficiency, and financial control.

With deep industry expertise, operational excellence, and a focus on innovation, Dawsongroup helps customers boost productivity, resilience, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing marketplace.

"What I enjoy most about my role is the variety that each day brings and the chance to work collaboratively with such a supportive and knowledgeable team. We work well together, always willing to help one another, and it's rewarding to be part of a team that is focused on delivering great results while maintaining a positive and enjoyable working environment."

"Since joining Dawsongroup in 2008, I've progressed from Trainee Fleet Quality Controller to Area Sales Manager. The business has continually invested in my development, opening doors to new opportunities and challenges. It's a company where hard work is recognised and career progression is genuinely achievable."

• Head of Commercial Operations - EMC

"One of the things I value most about working at Dawsongroup is the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real difference. I've been trusted with new challenges, improvement projects and initiatives that benefit colleagues and customers. It's a rewarding environment that encourages innovation, ownership and long-term career development."