Workshop Engineer

East Coast Mobility; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Training

Lunch provided

Freedom to develop

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

East Coast Mobility in Lowestoft is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will prepare new and refurbished mobility equipment, ensuring safety and reliability for customers, with a Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm schedule.

You will assemble mobility scooters and powerchairs, perform pre-delivery inspections, and carry out servicing and repairs while maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and basic IT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mobility scooters, powerchairs and other equipment for sale/delivery.
• Refurbish used mobility products to high quality standards.
• Carry out pre-delivery inspections, servicing and repairs and maintain records.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Customer-focused

Hands-on

Job description

Workshop Engineer - East Coast Mobility is advertising on behalf of East Coast Mobility who are looking for a Workshop Engineer to join the team on a full‑time, permanent basis, based in Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
• Holiday: 23 Days plus Bank Holidays
• Employee extras such as: Company bonus, training, lunch provided, freedom to develop

About the role

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, as the Workshop Engineer, you will play a key role in preparing new and refurbished mobility equipment to the highest standards, ensuring every product is safe, reliable and ready for customers. In this role, you will be required to work Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30pm.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assemble new mobility scooters, powerchairs and other mobility equipment ready for sale and delivery.
• Refurbish second‑hand mobility products to a high‑quality, saleable standard.
• Carry out pre‑delivery inspections, servicing and repairs, ensuring all equipment meets company quality and safety standards.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs accurately and efficiently, maintaining detailed service and inspection records.
• Support with the delivery, installation, servicing and repair of mobility equipment, including occasional stairlift installations and demonstrations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop while assisting with stock control and supporting the wider business as required.

About you

As a Workshop Engineer, you will have a practical, hands‑on approach and enjoy diagnosing and resolving technical issues. Experience within a workshop, engineering, maintenance, repair or mechanical environment would be highly advantageous, along with a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will be organised, reliable and customer‑focused, with good communication skills, basic IT knowledge and a positive, can‑do attitude. A commitment to producing high‑quality work, following health and safety procedures, and delivering an outstanding customer experience is essential.

About East Coast Mobility

East Coast Mobility is a trusted provider of mobility solutions, dedicated to helping people maintain their independence through high‑quality products and exceptional customer service. With a strong reputation across the region, the company prides itself on its knowledgeable team, supportive working environment and commitment to delivering reliable mobility equipment that makes a genuine difference to customers' everyday lives.

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