Workshop Engineer & Driver

Personnel Selection; Fleet; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Selection is recruiting a permanent Workshop Engineer & Driver for a rapidly expanding company based at its headquarters near Fleet. You will service and maintain climate-control power systems and ensure timely delivery to customers.

This varied role combines hands-on workshop work with deliveries, collections and on-site support. We are seeking a technically minded, reliable team member with a can-do attitude who enjoys variety and is eager to learn or grow.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical/technical ability.
• Willingness to learn basic electrical concepts.
• Strong attention to detail with safety focus.
• Clear communication with customers.
• Reliable, self-motivated, able to manage varied tasks.
• Able to work independently and with others.
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to meet operational needs.
• Experience in equipment hire, construction or engineering.
• PAT testing experience.
• Forklift licence would be preferred (refreshers available).
• Experience driving long-wheelbase vans.
• Knowledge of temporary power or climate-control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect and maintain climate-control and power equipment.
• Carry out PAT and electrical safety checks.
• Prepare and test equipment before dispatch.
• Assess returned equipment for servicing or repairs.
• Assist with fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Maintain accurate workshop records.
• Load/unload company vehicles safely.
• Move and store equipment securely.
• Assist with stock control and stock takes.
• Keep workshop and warehouse areas clean, organised and safe.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Deliver equipment to and collect from customer sites.
• Complete delivery/collection paperwork accurately.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and help ensure roadworthiness.
• Represent the business professionally on client sites.
• Assist engineers with equipment installations when required.
• Support project deployments and other site activities.
• Follow risk assessments and customer site rules.
• Report issues identified on site.

Job description

Workshop Engineer & Driver

Personnel Selection is recruiting a permanent practical and dependable Workshop Engineer & Driver for a rapidly expanding company based at its headquarters near Fleet. You will be joining the company at an exciting stage of company growth within the UK. The main purpose of this role is to service and maintain climate control power systems and equipment and ensure they are delivered in a timely fashion to the customer.

This varied role combines hands‑on workshop engineering with deliveries, collections and customer‑site support. The position would suit someone with a natural technical ability who enjoys variety and takes pride in their work. Specific training is offered for the right candidate, but you will need to have a natural “technically minded” ability. Our client is looking for a person with a “can do” attitude that would like to learn or advance their skill set and join their existing friendly team. Working hours will be 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Salary will be £34k to £35.

Skills to be considered for the position:

• Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic electrical knowledge, or a willingness and ability to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-conscious approach.
• Clear communication skills and a professional manner with customers.
• Reliable, self‑motivated and comfortable managing varied tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to meet operational and customer requirements when needed.
• Experience in the equipment‑hire, construction or engineering sector.
• PAT testing experience.
• A current forklift licence would be preferred – refreshers available.
• Experience driving long‑wheelbase vans.
• Knowledge of temporary power or climate‑control equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Service, inspect and maintain climate‑control and power equipment.
• Carry out portable appliance testing (PAT) and electrical safety checks.
• Clean, prepare and test equipment before dispatch.
• Assess returned equipment and identify servicing or repair requirements.
• Assist with fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date workshop records.
• Load and unload company vehicles safely.
• Move and store equipment securely and efficiently.
• Assist with stock control and periodic stock takes.
• Keep workshop and warehouse areas clean, organised and safe.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Deliver equipment to, and collect equipment from, customer sites.
• Complete delivery and collection paperwork accurately.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and help ensure company vehicles remain safe and roadworthy.
• Represent the business professionally when visiting customer sites.
• Assist engineers with equipment installations when required.
• Support connected‑equipment project deployments and other site activities.
• Follow risk assessments, method statements and customer site rules.
• Report any issues or defects identified while on site.