Workshop Engineer

Impact Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established plant and equipment dealership based near Northampton is seeking a skilled Workshop Engineer to join their expanding service team. The role involves maintaining and repairing a diverse range of plant and construction machinery, ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills and relevant qualifications. This position offers a rewarding environment and competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing plant, construction, or material handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and up-to-date CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair various plant and construction machinery.
• Conduct pre-delivery inspections for quality assurance.
• Perform inspections and provide certifications.
• Liaise with service department for repair estimates.

Skills

Maintenance of plant equipment

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Diagnostic tools proficiency

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above in Plant, Agricultural, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Laptop-based diagnostic tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

Workshop Engineer

About the Role

Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established plant and equipment dealership based near Northampton, who are seeking a skilled and motivated Workshop Engineer to join their expanding service team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a reputable organisation with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. The position offers a varied and rewarding workload within a modern workshop environment, maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant and material handling machinery.

Location

Northamptonshire

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a variety of plant and construction machinery, including telehandlers, excavators, dumpers, and forklifts.
• Conduct pre-delivery inspections to ensure equipment meets required standards before hire or sale.
• Perform LOLER and PUWER inspections and produce relevant certification.
• Diagnose faults using laptop-based systems and technical manuals.
• Liaise with the Service Department to provide accurate repair estimates and completion timescales.
• Offer technical advice and support to customers as required.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety procedures at all times.
• Supervise and support an apprentice engineer when necessary.
• Provide occasional off-site support to customers when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing plant, construction, or material handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• NVQ Level 2 or above in Plant, Agricultural, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Confident using laptop-based diagnostic tools and software.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and up-to-date CSCS card.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google applications.

Personal Qualities

• Professional, reliable, and safety‑conscious.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support colleagues as needed.

Impact are acting as an agency on behalf of our client.

If you are interested in the role please apply with an up-to-date CV or alternatively contact Alex on (phone number removed)