Workshop Engineer

KMC Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Avonmouth is seeking an experienced Workshop Engineer to join their Avonmouth workshop, covering heavy construction, quarrying and recycling equipment across the UK.

We are looking for an engineer with strong technical knowledge of crushing, screening and waste recycling machinery to join a busy and professional team. This is a full-time, permanent role with training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on crushers, screeners, and waste recycling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of a range of OEM brands.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on crushing, screening, and waste recycling equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults efficiently.
• Complete repairs to a high standard while adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment and identify preventative maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate service records and job documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team to ensure equipment is prepared and returned to service promptly.

Skills

Crushers

Screeners

Waste recycling

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Driving licence

Team player

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established company specialising in the supply, servicing, and support of heavy construction, quarrying, and recycling equipment across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Workshop Engineer to join their Avonmouth workshop.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong technical knowledge of crushing, screening, and recycling machinery who is looking to join a busy and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on crushing, screening, and waste recycling equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults efficiently.
• Complete repairs to a high standard while adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment and identify preventative maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate service records and job documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team to ensure equipment is prepared and returned to service promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience working on crushers, screeners, and waste recycling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of a range of OEM brands.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.00–£18.00, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to work with a respected company in the construction and recycling equipment sector.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with a professional team.