Workshop Engineer

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Cheddar; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Engineer to take charge of repairing electrical motors, pumps, and gearboxes. This role involves mechanical maintenance and assembly of rotating equipment, ensuring deadlines are met while adhering to health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in the field and demonstrate strong teamwork and timekeeping skills. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued, and overtime is available for those willing to go the extra mile.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with electrical motors, pumps, and gearboxes is essential.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of safety protocols required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repairing electrical motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Ensures deadlines are met and maintains a clean work area.
• Available for call-out shifts or overtime as directed.

Skills

Repairing electrical motors

Repairing pumps

Repairing gearboxes

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of safety protocols

Team player

Good timekeeping skills

Willingness to work overtime

Job description

Workshop Engineer

Salary: £15.50 + per hour

Hours: 8am – 5pm (also includes an on-call rota; overtime is available)

The Role

The workshop engineer will take complete responsibility for repairing electrical motors, pumps, and gearboxes and any specific workshop tasks as required by the Supervisor/Manager.

• Undertakes repair of electric motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Ensures deadlines are met to meet customer expectations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Overhauls a wide variety of pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
• Carries out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and assembly of pumps and other related rotating equipment.
• Fault-finds on breakdown equipment.
• Adheres to Health and Safety protocols.
• Completes workshop documentation and passes it to the Workshop Supervisor or Manager.
• Completes daily timesheets.
• Keeps a clean and tidy work area.
• Available for call-out shifts or overtime as directed by the Workshop Supervisor or Manager.
• Performs any other duties within capabilities as directed by the Workshop Supervisor or Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience with electrical motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE.
• Team player.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
• Good timekeeping skills are essential.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.