Workshop Engineer

Searley Owen; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Ongoing training and development

Modern workshop environment

On-site parking

Job summary

We are seeking a qualified Workshop Technician for our North Weald, Essex workshop. The role involves mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, fault finding and testing on equipment used across the UK. Overtime is available and a full UK driving licence is preferred.

You will join a growing engineering and manufacturing company, working in a busy workshop environment with opportunities for training and development. North Weald location with straightforward commutes from nearby towns.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical or engineering experience required.
• Fault-finding and problem-solving skills essential.
• Confident with mechanical tools and equipment.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems.
• Experience with hydraulics and/or electro-mechanical equipment is beneficial.
• Experience in a workshop, manufacturing, maintenance or similar engineering environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and pride in quality of work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of equipment, components and systems.
• Operating mechanical, electro-mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Testing equipment and systems before installation.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs.
• Maintenance and refurbishment of existing equipment.
• Identifying problems and implementing practical solutions.
• Using hand and power tools confidently.
• Completing workshop reports and technical documentation.
• Supporting the wider engineering team when required.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Fault finding

Tool handling

Independence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Electro-mechanical equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Workshop Technician

Up to £38,000 depending on experience

North Weald, Essex | Monday to Friday | Overtime Available

We are working with a growing engineering and manufacturing company based in North Weald who are looking for an experienced Workshop Technician to join their technical team.

This is a hands-on role working within a busy engineering workshop, assembling, testing, maintaining and fault finding on mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment used within commercial environments across the UK.

We are looking for someone with good practical engineering experience who is confident working with mechanical equipment, tools and components. You could come from mechanical assembly, machinery maintenance, equipment repair, manufacturing, hydraulics or a similar hands-on engineering environment.

You don't need experience with their exact equipment, but you will need to be mechanically minded, comfortable with fault finding and able to work independently to a good standard.

Role and Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of equipment, components and systems
• Working with mechanical, electro-mechanical and hydraulic equipment
• Testing equipment and systems before installation
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Maintenance and refurbishment of existing equipment
• Identifying problems and finding practical solutions
• Using hand and power tools confidently
• Completing workshop reports and technical documentation
• Supporting the wider engineering team when required
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment

Key Experience and Background

• Previous hands-on mechanical or engineering experience
• Experience within mechanical assembly, maintenance, machinery or equipment repair
• Good practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Confident working with tools, components and mechanical equipment
• Good understanding of mechanical systems
• Experience with hydraulics and/or electro-mechanical equipment would be beneficial
• Experience within a workshop, manufacturing, maintenance or similar engineering environment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Reliable, practical and hands-on approach
• Full UK driving licence

Previous job titles could include Workshop Technician, Workshop Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Assembly Technician, Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician or Service Engineer.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £38,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Overtime available
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable and growing engineering company
• Modern workshop environment
• On-site parking

Based in North Weald, Essex, easily commutable from Epping, Harlow, Loughton, Chigwell, Ongar, Waltham Abbey, Enfield, Cheshunt, Bishop's Stortford, Ware and Hertford.

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