Workshop Engineer ( Plant)

Rise Technical; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant servicing company in Southampton is seeking a Workshop Engineer to service and maintain construction machinery. The role offers extensive training and progression opportunities for candidates from a Plant, Agricultural, REME, or Ex-forces background. Ideal candidates will have experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems. This is a Monday to Friday workshop-based position with a competitive salary range of £33,000–£38,000.

Benefits

Excellent internal/external training

Career progression

Holiday and pension benefits

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer with background in Plant, Agricultural, REME, or Ex-forces.
• Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Great communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment and construction machinery.
• Inspect construction plant machinery like dumpers, extractors, and loaders.
• Participate in extensive internal and external training.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Communication

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Job description

Workshop Engineer

Salary: 33,000 – 38,000 plus excellent internal/external training & development, progression, holiday, pension.

Work schedule: Monday – Friday.

Location: Southampton.

Are you a mechanically minded engineer from a Plant, Agricultural, REME or Ex‑forces background looking to become a technical expert in plant machinery within a market‑leading company that provides excellent internal and external training alongside long‑term progression opportunities?

This company is a family‑run plant servicing and dealership at the forefront of their market, investing heavily in the technical development of their workforce. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to expand their workshop team.

The Role

• Servicing, repair and maintenance of plant equipment and construction‑based machinery.
• Monday – Friday workshop‑based role.
• Great specialist training and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the servicing, repair & inspection of construction plant machinery such as dumpers, extractors and loaders across a wide range of the best brands on the market. Extensive internal and external training will be available for motivated candidates who are either new to the industry or looking to further their career within the field of plant machinery‑based engineering.

The Person

• Mechanical Engineer with a Plant, Agricultural, REME, or Ex‑forces background.
• Experienced in diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• A great communicator and team player looking to work with a company that has a great reputation in their field and offers excellent training & progression opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will depend on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.