Workshop Engineer

Executive Network Group; Rushden; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join a service team based primarily in the yard, handling maintenance and repairs on cranes. The position offers full training and opportunities for career development, requiring strong mechanical skills. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and physically fit, with a focus on safety while working outdoors.

Benefits

Pension

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Full Training Provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with large plant or heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills with some electrical knowledge.
• Physically fit and confident working outdoors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Workshop Engineer (Yard Based)

Location: Northampton

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

Hours: Mon-Thurs 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

• 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

• 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

Apply by submitting your CV or alternatively dropping me an email : (url removed)