Workshop Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE up to £4,000

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Team events and social activities

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is recruiting a Workshop Engineer for a Bolney-based specialist engineering business near Haywards Heath. The role covers the installation and servicing of hydraulic levelling and air suspension systems for motorhomes, caravans, ambulances and other bespoke vehicles.

This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Workshop Manager. You will install systems to a high standard, read wiring diagrams, use initiative to resolve installation challenges, fabricate with

Qualifications

• Confident, hands-on technician with vehicle fitting experience.
• Fabrication and wiring knowledge highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence, own tools, willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Install hydraulic and suspension systems to customer vehicles to a high standard.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and follow technical manuals.
• Use initiative to resolve technical challenges during installations.
• Carry out fabrication and MIG welding duties when required.
• Demonstrate completed work to customers and provide usage training.
• Offer technical support to customers via phone and occasional site visits.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Promote company standards and customer satisfaction.
• Attend training workshops as required.
• Comply with health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Vehicle fitting

Fabrication

Wiring

Problem solving

Hands-on

Tools

MIG welding

Job description

Workshop Engineer

£30,000 – £36,000 per annum, plus OTE of up to £4,000 per year (OTE available after probation), Haywards Heath, Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Permanent, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension scheme, Free on-site parking, Team events and social activities

The Role

We are seeking a Workshop Engineer to join a specialist engineering business based in Bolney, near Haywards Heath. This is a permanent, full-time role within a close-knit team, reporting directly to the Workshop Manager. The role involves the installation and servicing of hydraulic levelling and air suspension systems for motorhomes, caravans, ambulances, and other bespoke vehicles.

• Install hydraulic and suspension systems to customer vehicles to a high standard
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and follow technical manuals
• Use initiative to resolve technical challenges during installations
• Carry out fabrication and MIG welding duties when required
• Demonstrate completed work to customers and provide usage training
• Offer technical support to customers via phone and occasional site visits
• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Promote company standards and customer satisfaction
• Attend training workshops as required
• Comply with health and safety procedures at all times

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a confident, hands-on technician with vehicle fitting experience and excellent problem-solving ability. Fabrication and wiring knowledge are highly desirable. You must hold a full UK driving licence, possess your own tools, and be willing to travel occasionally for training. A valid passport is also highly desirable.

This role could suit someone who has worked as a Vehicle Fitter, Installation Technician, or Mechanical Engineer.

Company Information

This well-established, growing company specialises in adapting specialist vehicles and has built a strong reputation for quality and service. With recent expansion, they offer a friendly, team-oriented working environment, valuing initiative, skill, and customer focus. Social events and team-building activities reflect their inclusive and supportive culture.

Package

• OTE of up to £4,000 (after probation)
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Free on-site parking
• Team events and social activities
• Own transport essential due to rural location