Workshop Engineer

Briggs Equipment; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 39,276 - 41,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Future development and career opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Profitshare bonus based on business performance

Paycare and eyecare health scheme

High street discounts

Job summary

Briggs Equipment in Cumbernauld is seeking a Workshop Engineer. This permanent position offers a salary between £39,276 and £41,299, with responsibilities including servicing and maintaining materials handling equipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with forklift trucks and similar machinery, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be detail-oriented. The company provides opportunities for career development and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and maintaining diesel, LPG and electrical materials handling equipment.
• Ability to find faults and complete maintenance on forklift trucks.
• Experience in a busy administrative role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Service and maintain various types of materials handling equipment.
• Complete job cards and order required parts.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High attention to detail

Good IT skills

Tools

Forklift trucks

Diesel and LPG handling equipment

Electrical handling equipment

Job description

Opportunity: Workshop Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £39,276 to £41,299

Company: Briggs Equipment

Hours: Monday – Friday. 45 hours per week.

Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland

About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management.

We have a new opportunity for a Workshop Engineer/Mechanic to join our friendly and supportive team in Cumbernauld.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in forklift trucks, car, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, HGVs, passenger vehicles, or similar machinery.

In the role you will be:

• Adhering to all health and safety guidelines.
• Servicing and maintaining diesel, LPG and electrical materials handling equipment.
• Fault finding and completing planned preventative maintenance and pre delivery inspection of forklift trucks.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working area including common areas.
• Completing job cards and ensuring all required parts to complete tasks are ordered.
• Providing a professional and friendly customer service experience.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• Previous experience in a busy administrative role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Good IT skills

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive base salary.
• Future development and career opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%.
• Profitshare bonus based on business performance.
• Paycare and eyecare health scheme.
• High street discounts.