Workshop Engineer / Automotive Technician

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join their team in Dewsbury. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar engineering role within the automotive or machinery sectors. Responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of trucks and diagnostics, while ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures. Competitive salary ranging from £30,500 to £32,000 plus overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a hands-on Engineering role.
• Experience in the MHE / FLT / Plant / Vehicle / HGV / PSV / RCV / Automotive industry.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Repair & maintenance of industrial and agricultural trucks.
• Perform pre-delivery and off-hire inspections.
• Complete necessary paperwork for the role.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Electrical work

Ability to read Mechanical diagrams

Ability to read Hydraulic diagrams

Ability to read Electrical diagrams

Job description

Our client is a successful and well-established company. They are looking for a site based Workshop Engineer / Workshop Technician to join their team. The company are looking for an individual who is team oriented and flexible, and actively seeks to share information and assist his or her peers. You must maintain clear written and oral communication proficiency with colleagues and customers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Workshop Engineer or similar hands on Engineering role within the MHE / FLT / Plant / Vehicle / HGV / PSV / RCV / Automotive industry.
• Mechanical engineering experience, along with Electrical work is required.
• Ability to read Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Electrical diagrams and schematics.

Salary: £30,500 to £32,000 depending on experience + Overtime

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours a week).

Responsibilities

• To undertake the repair & maintenance of industrial, agricultural and warehousing trucks and ancillary equipment, ensuring maximum profitability and return.
• To perform pre-delivery and off-hire inspections; make all necessary adjustments; ensure all damage and faults are highlighted to supervisors and recorded accurately on appropriate documentation.
• To add, remove or adapt attachments and accessories.
• To promptly and accurately complete all paperwork required within the role including servicing sheets, breakdown reports, accident reports, timesheets, quotes etc.
• To follow all Company, and Governmental Health & Safety policies and procedures. Keep own and common work areas clean and tidy.
• To ensure all allocated work is performed to the specified standard and within the allocated time period.
• To ensure necessary replacement parts and spares for stock are ordered promptly.
• From time to time you may be required to work alone or with other members of staff on customer sites.

This role would suit an Engineer / Mechanic from the Automotive / MHE / FLT / Plant / Vehicle / HGV / PSV background, job titles such as; Mechanical Fitter / Engineering Technician / Auto Electrician / Hydraulics Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Forklift Truck Technician / FLT Engineer / HGV Technician / HGV Engineer / HGV Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter / Plant Fitter / Plant Mechanic / Field Service Technician / Automotive Technician