Workshop Engineer

Jobtailor; Immingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled service technician to service, maintain and repair Volvo Construction Equipment and related machinery. You will diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and complete inspection reports with accuracy.

You will record time and job details electronically, order parts, install software updates, and uphold health and safety standards during every job. A formal engineering qualification and hands-on heavy equipment experience are required.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, HGV Mechanics or related discipline.
• Experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction plant equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, driveline systems and electronics.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Basic IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair Volvo Construction Equipment and other machinery as required.
• Carry out repairs in line with quotations and agreed timescales, highlighting any additional work requirements.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Complete service inspection reports, oil sample reports and other required documentation accurately.
• Record time and job information electronically in real time.
• Order and manage parts required to complete repairs.
• Ensure software updates are installed as new versions become available.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Attend product and technical training to maintain and develop technical competence.
• Work in accordance with SMT GB's health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Diesel engines knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Formal Engineering Qualification

Tools

Mechanical Systems Repair

Hydraulic Systems Repair

Electrical Systems Repair

Welding Experience

Fabrication Experience

Line Boring Experience

Time Recording

Parts Management

Service Bulletins

Parts Manuals

IT Skills

Job description

• Service, maintain and repair Volvo Construction Equipment and other machinery as required
• Carry out repairs in line with quotations and agreed timescales, highlighting any additional work requirements
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Complete service inspection reports, oil sample reports and other required documentation accurately
• Record time and job information electronically in real time
• Order and manage parts required to complete repairs
• Ensure software updates are installed as new versions become available
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Attend product and technical training to maintain and develop technical competence
• Work in accordance with SMT GB's health, safety, quality and environmental standards

Requirements

• A formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, HGV Mechanics or a related discipline
• Experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction plant equipment
• Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, driveline systems and electronics
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers
• Basic IT skills
• A high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A reliable, conscientious and professional approach to work
• The ability to understand and follow technical literature, service bulletins and parts manuals
• Desirable Welding, fabrication and line boring experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in servicing, maintaining, and repairing heavy construction equipment, with a strong focus on diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Proficient in fault diagnosis, technical documentation, and adhering to health and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Plant Maintenance Qualification
• Heavy Construction Equipment Repair
• Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
• Diesel Engine and Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
• Technical Documentation Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Systems Repair
• Hydraulic Systems Repair
• Electrical Systems Repair
• Fault-Finding Skills
• Diagnostic Skills
• Welding Experience
• Fabrication Experience
• Line Boring Experience
• Time Recording
• Parts Management

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Professionalism
• Conscientious Work Ethic
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Formal Engineering Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Volvo Construction Equipment
• Health and Safety Standards
• Quality Standards
• Environmental Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Service Inspection Reports
• Oil Sample Reports
• Technical Literature
• Service Bulletins
• Parts Manuals