Workshop Engineer

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Training and development

24 days holiday + BH

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

SER (Staffing) Ltd is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Workshop Engineer for a well-established materials handling business. In this hands-on workshop role, you will service, maintain, and repair equipment in a busy workshop and report to the Workshop Manager.

The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£38,000 DOE, plus overtime, 24 days holiday + bank holidays, pension and ongoing training. Hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime and minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Experience as Workshop Engineer or similar role.
• Multi-skilled with mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Experience with materials handling equipment, forklifts or powered access gear.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Committed to Health & Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair materials handling and powered access equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Replace or repair faulty components as required.
• Prepare equipment for customer delivery and inspections.
• Complete planned maintenance and workshop repair tasks efficiently.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager & Service Team to prioritise and complete workloads.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with Health & Safety regulations.
• Complete relevant job documentation and adhere to company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain a clean, safe workshop environment.
• Continuously develop your technical skills through training and hands-on experience.

Skills

Workshop Engineer

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Plant equipment experience

Team player

Job description

Workshop Engineer

Materials Handling Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 DOE + Overtime + Benefits

Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday - Friday)

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Workshop Engineer to join a well-established and growing material handling business. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a range of materials handling equipment and plant machinery within a busy workshop environment. You will work as part of a skilled engineering team and report directly to the Workshop Manager. This is a hands-on workshop-based role offering stability, technical variety, and opportunities for ongoing development within a supportive, family-oriented business.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair materials handling and powered access equipment
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical and electrical repairs
• Replace or repair faulty components as required
• Prepare equipment for customer delivery and inspections
• Complete planned maintenance and workshop repair tasks efficiently
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager & Service Team to prioritise and complete workloads
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Complete relevant job documentation and adhere to company procedures
• Support continuous improvement and maintain a clean, safe workshop environment
• Continuously develop your technical skills through training and hands-on experience

About You

• Experience working as a Workshop Engineer, Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, or similar role
• Multi-skilled with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities
• Experience working on materials handling equipment, forklifts, plant, or powered access equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Able to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards
• Committed to Health & Safety compliance

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexible working hours (40hrs Mon - Fri between 7:00 - 18:0
• Potential overtime opportunities
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and ongoing personal development
• Stable workshop-based role with minimal travel
• Supportive, team-focused working environment

Why Join?

Be part of a long-established, family-owned group with a strong reputation for quality and service. The business invests heavily in its people and provides the support and training needed to help you develop your career long-term.

If you are a motivated and hands-on engineer looking for a stable and rewarding workshop role, we'd love to hear from you.