Workshop Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Engaging projects

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi Skilled Workshop Engineer in Dunstable, UK. The role involves assembling and testing production machinery, with a salary between £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical skills, excellent teamwork, and attention to detail in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical engineering within a production environment.
• Experience with electrical installations and wiring to industry standards.
• Understanding of PLC-based systems and general fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and test new and upgraded machines.
• Conduct electrical machine wiring and mechanical assembly.
• Troubleshoot on electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Electrical installations experience

Teamworking and communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Multi Skilled Workshop Engineer – Bedfordshire

Are you a hands‑on engineer with both electrical and mechanical skills? Do you thrive in a workshop environment where every day brings something new? My client is looking for a Multi Skilled Workshop Engineer to join their growing team in Bedfordshire.

About the Role

As a Multi Skilled Workshop Engineer, you'll be a key player in assembling, upgrading, and testing a wide range of production machinery – including food processing equipment. From wiring and mechanical assembly to mentoring junior team members, your technical expertise will ensure high‑quality output and smooth machine installations both in‑house and on‑site.

Your Day‑to‑Day Will Include:

• Building, assembling, and testing new and upgraded machines
• Electrical machine wiring and mechanical assembly
• Fault‑finding and troubleshooting on electrical/mechanical systems
• Supporting installation and commissioning of machines on‑site
• Guiding junior engineers and collaborating across the team
• Reading and interpreting technical and engineering drawings
• Identifying and resolving assembly issues efficiently

Skills/Experience Required

• Strong background in mechanical engineering within a production environment
• Experience with electrical installations and wiring to industry standards
• Understanding of PLC‑based systems and general fault‑finding
• Excellent teamworking and communication skills
• A keen eye for detail and high‑quality workmanship
• Relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (desirable)
• Previous experience with food processing equipment (desirable)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
• A supportive and skilled team environment
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression
• Varied and engaging work on exciting engineering projects

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing