Workshop Engineer

TipTopJob; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment maintenance company in Northampton is seeking a Workshop Engineer. This role involves maintenance and repairs on a fleet of cranes, with full training and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills and experience with large plant machinery. Safety and independent working are essential. This position offers a salary of up to GBP 45,000, pension, and holiday benefits.

Benefits

Full training provided

20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with large plant, heavy equipment or similar machinery.
• Physically fit and confident working outdoors and at height.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, repair and planned maintenance on cranes.
• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections, fault-finding and compliance checks.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Detail-oriented

Safety-focused

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Workshop Engineer (Yard Based)

Location: Northampton

Salary: Up to GBP 45,000 Basic, Pension, 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service), Full Training Provided

Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00–17:30 / Fri 8:00–16:30

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Engineer to join a well-established service team. This role is primarily based in the yard, carrying out maintenance, inspections and repairs on a fleet of self-erecting and tower cranes, with occasional site call-outs when required. The position offers full training, long-term career development and the chance to develop expertise across both mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Carry out service, repair and planned maintenance on cranes
• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical and electrical systems
• Conduct inspections, fault-finding and compliance checks
• Work independently as well as part of a service team
• Attend occasional site call-outs (vehicle provided)
• Follow health and safety policies, including working at height

Requirements Of The Role

• Previous experience working with large plant, heavy equipment or similar machinery
• Crane experience desirable but not essential (training provided)
• Strong mechanical skills with some electrical knowledge
• Physically fit and confident working outdoors and at height
• Detail-oriented, safety-focused and able to work independently

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