Workshop Engineer

Smiths Hire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in equipment hire is looking for a skilled engineer to join their Leeds Depot. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of hire equipment, ensuring all machinery is in excellent working condition before hire. Ideal candidates will have experience with small tools and plant machinery, along with fault-finding skills on petrol and diesel engines. The company offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including generous holiday allowances and free tool hire. If you're proactive and organized, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Benefits

25 days plus statutory holidays

Weekly pay

Free tool hire

Group Life Cover

Employee Referral Scheme

Full uniform provided

Discounted personal legal services

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing and maintaining small tools and plant machinery.
• Ability to diagnose faults on a range of small hire equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, service, and maintain small tools and plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults on petrol and diesel engines and related machinery.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic experience

Repairing small tools and plant machinery

Knowledge of powered access equipment

Basic computer literacy

Job description

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Regional Operations Manager Yorkshire • Self Motivated & Results Driven • Excellent Health & Safety Awareness • Building Positive Customer Relationships

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd is the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 18 ‘Hire It Centres’ across the region.

We are seeking a skilled engineer to join our Leeds Depot.

The Role:

As a Small Tools & Plant Equipment Fitter, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of hire equipment, including small tools, powered access, and plant machinery. You will also diagnose faults, conduct inspections, and ensure all equipment is in excellent working condition and safe before hire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair, service, and maintain small tools and plant equipment
• Diagnose faults on petrol and diesel engines and related machinery
• Inspect and test equipment, including small powered access units
• Work under pressure and manage your workload effectively
• Attend customer sites to resolve breakdowns as needed
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company standards
• Expand your product knowledge
• Communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Maintain Health and Safety standards according to company policies
• Perform other related tasks as required

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Experience in repairing and maintaining small tools and plant machinery
• Knowledge of inspecting and maintaining small powered access equipment
• Fault-finding and diagnostic experience with petrol & diesel engines
• Ability to diagnose faults on a range of small hire equipment
• Ability to work independently and stay organized under pressure
• A reliable, flexible, and proactive approach
• Basic computer literacy and numeracy skills
• A full, clean driving license, as attendance at breakdowns is required

Working hours: Monday to Friday (No Saturdays)

Company Benefits:

• Salary depending on experience
• 25 days plus statutory holidays (total 33 days)
• Additional 2 days holiday after 5 years of service
• Weekly pay
• Free tool hire (excluding consumables and delivery)
• Group Life Cover at three times your annual salary
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Full uniform provided
• Discounted personal legal services

Apply today! If you believe you have the skills and are interested in joining a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you.