Workshop Engineer

ALECTO RECRUITMENT LTD; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime available

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant Fitter to service a diverse fleet across recycling, agricultural and plant machinery. You will diagnose faults, carry out maintenance, and undertake preventative repairs to minimise downtime while working Monday to Friday in a busy workshop.

The role includes a competitive salary (£40,000–£47,000), a company van and fuel card, with overtime opportunities to maximise earnings.

Qualifications

• Experience as Plant Fitter or similar engineering role.
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience on heavy plant, agricultural or recycling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a fleet of recycling, agricultural and plant machinery.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain workshop standards and complete relevant service documentation.

Skills

Plant Fitter

Agricultural Engineer

HGV Technician

Fault Diagnosis

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP47000 per annum + Company van

Alecto Recruitment is working with a well‑established and growing business operating within the recycling, waste management and agricultural sectors. They own and maintain a diverse fleet of specialist machinery and equipment, supporting essential operations across multiple sites.

This represents an exciting opportunity to join a stable business with a strong reputation in the industry. The company is committed to investing in its equipment and engineering team, offering long‑term career stability and a varied workload across a wide range of machinery.

A great stand‑out in this role is the variety of equipment you'll be working on. From agricultural machinery and loading shovels to shredders, screeners and commercial vehicles, no two days are the same. The company also provides a van and fuel card, alongside plenty of overtime opportunities for engineers looking to maximise their earnings.

Salary & Benefits

• £20.00 per Hour (Dependent on Experience)
• Company Van
• Fuel Card
• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am - 5:00pm
• Overtime Available
• Saturday Overtime Available (Paid at Flat Rate)
• Varied Fleet of Machinery and Equipment

The Role

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a fleet of recycling, agricultural and plant machinery.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain workshop standards and complete all relevant service documentation.
• Work on a wide variety of equipment including loading shovels, shredders, screeners, tractors and commercial vehicles.

Requirements

• Experience as a Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, HGV Technician or similar engineering role.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience working on heavy plant, agricultural or recycling equipment.
• Knowledge of machinery such as JCB, John Deere, New Holland or similar manufacturers would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy workshop team.

If you're an experienced Plant Fitter looking for a varied workshop‑based role with excellent earning potential and long‑term stability, we want to hear from you.