Workshop Engineer

Future Engineering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Ipswich is seeking a Workshop Engineer to maintain and repair lifting and rigging equipment used in the entertainment industry. This role promises job satisfaction through long-term stability and a friendly team atmosphere. You'll receive on-the-job training while ensuring the operational integrity of equipment critical for major TV, film, and live events. Ideal candidates should have experience in this field or possess LEEA qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Training

Stability

Job satisfaction

Friendly Team

Holiday

Pension

Health care

Qualifications

• Experience in lifting and rigging equipment maintenance.
• LEEA qualifications preferred.
• Hands-on experience with workshop machinery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, test and repair lifting and rigging equipment.
• Operate workshop machinery and tools.
• Occasional working at height with provided training.

Job description

Job Description

Workshop Engineer Basildon £35,000 - £42,000 +Training + Stability + Job satisfaction + Friendly Team + Film & Events Industry + Holiday + Pension + Health care + Monday- Friday
Secure a Workshop Engineer role that guarantees long‑term job satisfaction working for the biggest names in TV, Film, Concerts, Live Events and Theatre. On offer, is long‑term stability, and a genuinely supportive team environment. If you want a hands‑on job with purpose – where the equipment you work on ends up on major productions – this is the perfect next step.
This long‑established specialist works within the lifting and rigging industry for the entertainment world, supplying, maintaining, and certifying equipment used on film sets, festivals, tours, and major venues. Due to steady growth and increased workload, they now require a Workshop Engineer. Expect a stable role, great on‑the‑job training, and the chance to build a long‑term career accompanied by a great package!

Your Role As a Workshop Engineer Will Include:

• Inspect, maintain, test and repair lifting and rigging equipment
• Operating workshop machinery and tools
• Occasional working at height or use of access equipment (training provided)
• Monday‑Friday role based in Basildon

As A Successful Workshop Engineer You Will Have:

• LEEA qualifications OR experience in lift…