Workshop Engineer

Briggs Equipment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension up to 6%

Profit share bonus

Health & eyecare benefits

Staff discounts

Job summary

Briggs Equipment is seeking a proactive Workshop Engineer to service and repair diesel, LPG and electric materials handling equipment from our Maidenhead workshop. You will perform fault diagnosis, planned maintenance and pre-delivery inspections, while ensuring a clean and safe workspace and adherence to workshop standards.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship with excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop-based or field service engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repair of diesel, LPG and electric materials handling equipment.
• Carrying out fault diagnosis, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and pre-delivery inspections on forklift trucks and related equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment and shared areas.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Workshop experience

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

Role: Workshop Engineer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Maidenhead

The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. We recognise that great candidates don't always tick every box, so if you're excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

As a Workshop Engineer at Briggs Equipment, you will play a key role in ensuring our customers' equipment remains safe, reliable and fully operational. Working within our busy workshop environment, you will use your technical expertise to service, maintain and repair a range of materials handling equipment while contributing to exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

If you're a skilled engineer with a passion for problem-solving and delivering high-quality workmanship, we'd love to hear from you. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

The Impact You Will Have:

• The servicing, maintenance and repair of diesel, LPG and electric materials handling equipment.
• Carrying out fault diagnosis, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and pre-delivery inspections on forklift trucks and associated equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment, including shared working areas.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures, company policies and workshop standards.
• Accurately completing job cards and identifying, ordering and tracking parts required to complete repairs efficiently.

What Will Help You Excel in This Role:

• Experience working on cars, forklifts, plant machinery, cleaning equipment, powered access machines, HGVs or similar mechanical equipment, supported by a relevant technical qualification.
• Previous experience within a workshop-based or field service engineering environment.
• A strong understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems and principles.
• The ability to work independently, solve problems effectively and perform well under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Competitive salary of up to £41,229, depending on experience.
• Ongoing training, development and genuine career progression opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 6%.
• Profit share bonus linked to business performance.
• Paycare and eyecare health benefits scheme.
• Access to a range of high street retail and lifestyle discounts.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know before your interview so we can ensure the appropriate support is in place.