Workshop Engineer/Driver

LGH & Rotrex Group; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the winch industry is seeking dedicated team players for the maintenance and inspection of winching equipment. The role demands strong attention to detail, physical fitness, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Join a company committed to growth and a people-focused culture, offering competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)

Employee Assistance Program

Enhance Family Leave

Free Eye Tests

Private Healthcare

Professional Membership / Subscription

Quarterly Incentive Program

Training & Development Programmes

Length of Service Awards

Free Equipment Hire

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and warehouse machinery.
• Basic command of English language both orally and in writing.
• Comfortable working at height and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, and certify winching equipment.
• Participate in maintenance/repair calls outside office hours.
• Ensure correct administrative completion and workshop tidiness.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Training or qualification in mechanics or engineering

FLT Licence

Full Driving Licence

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY & WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

LGH Winches has a 40-year history as the UK’s leading provider of winches and winch expertise & support including maintenance, inspection, testing, refurbishment, and installation of high-level access and fall protection equipment. We support customers across the globe through continuous investment not only in our equipment and our IT systems, but also by investing in our people ensuring they work in an environment where they can thrive.

We are looking for hardworking and dedicated team players who can share our enthusiasm, experience, and expertise, and most importantly, our commitment to customer service.

Are you a team player, with great communication? Are you motivated and driven for success? Do you bring a positive and committed attitude to work? If you want to join a company enjoying strong, sustainable growth with a people-focused culture then be sure to apply!

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Maintaining, inspecting, and testing winching and ancillary equipment belonging to LGH Winches and its clients to ensure that these comply with the statutorily established rules.

OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintenance, testing and certification of winching and ancillary equipment.
• Potential requirement to participating in the breakdown service for maintenance/repair of winching equipment outside office hours.
• Ensuring correct administrative completion.
• Co-responsibility for order and tidiness in the workshop.
• Any other work relating to the workshop.
• The delivery and collection of kit

• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Basic command of the English language both orally and in writing.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy objects
• Experience operating forklifts and other warehouse machinery
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving procedures
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills FLT Licence
• Full Driving Licence
• Basic Microsoft Skills
• Experience of Workshop / Yard Environment
• Basic safety awareness and understanding
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing breakdowns
• Self-motivated with capability of working independently
• Ability to prioritise effectively under pressure when required
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Able to travel throughout the UK as required
• Undertake training courses relevant to your role
• Able to occasionally work outside normal working hours (weekends/evenings)
• Comfortable and confident working at height

Desirable

• Completed training or qualification in mechanics, engineering, electromechanical disciplines, or comparable level obtained through experience.
• Knowledge or understanding of hydraulics is desirable.
• Previous experience of working on plant, HGV’s or agricultural equipment
• CPC
• Diesel engine Mechanics experience

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 25 days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhance Family Leave
• Free Eye Tests
• Private Healthcare
• Professional Membership / Subscription
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Training & Development Programmes
• Length of Service Awards
• Personal Milestone Acknowledgements
• Free Equipment Hire
• Free Parking

Salary:

£25,000.00 - £28,000.00 per annum DOE

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coronation Road Industrial Estate, 23 Princess Rd, New Stevenston, Motherwell ML1 4HP