Workshop Engineer

PATH Recruitment; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus twice yearly

Private medical insurance

Death in service

Full manufacturer and LEEA training

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00

Optional Saturday overtime at double

Job summary

PATH Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Engineer near Braintree, Essex. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing mechanical and hydraulic equipment in a workshop setting, with occasional site travel.

Training will be provided to develop specialist skills, and the position offers a clear career path within a supportive team. You will join a close-knit engineering business known for quality and customer service, with a Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm schedule, and optional overtime on Saturday

Qualifications

• We are seeking a Workshop Engineer with strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Ability to fault find, service and repair equipment in a hands-on role.
• Full driving licence and capacity to work independently or in a small team.
• Background in plant, lifting equipment or similar mechanical fields is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, test and inspect mechanical and powered equipment.
• Work predominantly in a workshop with occasional site travel.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform servicing and repairs as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic knowledge

Fault finding

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Teamwork

Tools

Hoists

Winches

Plant machinery

Job description

Workshop Engineer - Based near to Braintree, Essex | £35,000-£40,000 + Bonus

Workshop Engineer sought near Braintree for a specialist engineering business, offering £35,000-£40,000, twice-yearly bonus, training and excellent work-life balance.

We are working with a successful and established specialist engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team where you will work on specialist equipment, receive full manufacturer and Lifting Equipment Engineers Association training, and develop your technical skills in a supportive environment.

Key Benefits:

• £35,000-£40,000 salary, depending on experience
• Bonus paid every June and December
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Death in service benefit
• Full manufacturer and Lifting Equipment Engineers Association training
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Optional Saturday morning overtime paid at double time
• Excellent work-life balance
• Company social events
• Predominantly workshop-based role

About the Role:

As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, testing and inspecting a range of mechanical and powered equipment, including plant, hoists and winches.

The role is predominantly workshop based, giving you the opportunity to work hands-on with mechanical and hydraulic systems. You may occasionally travel to customer sites, so a full driving licence is required.

Your day-to-day work will include fault finding, servicing, repairs and general maintenance.

Experience with hoists, winches or plant equipment would be advantageous, although specialist product knowledge is not essential as full training will be provided.

About You:

We are looking for a Workshop Engineer with a strong mechanical and hydraulic background who enjoys practical, hands-on engineering work.

You could come from a plant, lifting equipment, agricultural, heavy engineering or similar mechanical background. Experience working with hoists, winches or plant machinery would be highly beneficial.

You will need:

• Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
• A practical approach to fault finding and repairs
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• A full driving licence
• A genuine interest in developing specialist engineering skills

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Workshop Fitter, Workshop Technician, Service Engineer, Hoist Engineer, Plant Mechanic, Maintenance Engineer, Lifting Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Fitter.