Workshop Engineer

Reconomy Connect; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company is seeking a skilled Workshop Engineer in Waltham Abbey. In this role, you'll contribute to innovative projects by removing and installing mechanical and hydraulic systems, diagnosing faults, and maintaining a clean workshop environment. The ideal candidate has extensive engineering experience and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers competitive benefits, including additional holiday leave and wellness support, all within a dynamic team focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Holidays and Birthday Leave

Volunteering Day

MyPerks Platform

Financial & Family Support

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Referral Programme

Long Service Awards

Reward & Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence is required.
• Proven engineering experience across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Practical knowledge of PLC control systems is essential.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to workshop tasks is necessary.
• Willingness to travel to site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Remove and install mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Fault find and repair low-voltage PLC-based control systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
• Support general building maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical systems experience

Electrical systems experience

Hydraulic systems experience

PLC control systems knowledge

Job description

Why Join Us?

At Reconomy Connect, we’re changing the way the world thinks about waste. By bringing together several of Reconomys market‑leading brands and specialist services, we are leading the shift from traditional waste disposal to smart, sustainable resource management.

With over 30 years of experience, we combine cutting‑edge technology with the power of people to deliver bespoke, end‑to‑end waste solutions. Our work helps customers reduce costs, improve sustainability, and meet their environmental goals, while driving real change.

As part of our growing team in Waltham Abbey, you’ll join over 60 colleagues who are all working toward one shared goal: a world without waste, by implementing initiatives like The Greener Path Programme to our customer base.

Our core values

• Community: We work hand‑in‑hand with the communities we serve, creating cleaner environments and supporting local development.
• Colleague: We believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your growth, wellbeing, and success through training, support, and career progression.
• Customer: We are trusted by clients across the UK to deliver reliable, responsive, and innovative recycling services.
• Environment: Everything we do is driven by a passion for sustainability and a commitment to reducing landfill and carbon impact.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands‑on engineering experience who thrives in a collaborative workshop environment and is eager to contribute to innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Confidently remove and install mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Fault find and repair low‑voltage PLC‑based control and safety systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and deliveries to site as a second person.
• Wash, strip, prepare, paint, and re‑assemble equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop, yard, and building.
• Support general building maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with the stores person to organise stock and parts.

Requirements

• A valid UK driving licence.
• Proven engineering experience across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Practical knowledge of PLC control systems.
• A hands‑on, proactive approach to workshop tasks.
• Willingness to travel to site using a pool vehicle when required.
• Must be commutable to Waltham Abbey.

Hours

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 17:00 (40 hours)

Benefits

• Holidays and Birthday Leave: Start with 23 days, increasing to 25 after 2 years of service, plus bank holidays. After one year, you can also take advantage of our holiday buy / sell scheme for added flexibility. Also, enjoy your special day off once you reach 1 year of service.
• Volunteering Day – 1 paid day per year to support local charities.
• MyPerks Platform – Access a wide range of discounts, cashback offers, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts, mortgage advice, and skip hire discounts.
• Financial & Family Support – Competitive pension contributions, life assurance, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Health & Wellbeing: Flu jabs, eye‑care vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, confidential counselling, MyPerks wellbeing centre, and access to trained Mental Health Fire Aiders.
• Employee Referral Programme – Recommend great talent and earn a reward.
• Long Service Awards – Celebrating your milestones with us.
• Reward & Recognition Schemes – Recognising and celebrating achievements across the business.
• Employee Voice: Regular My Voice surveys and follow‑up check‑ins to drive meaningful change.

If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you – apply today and become a key part of our workshop team!