Workshop Engineer ( Plant)

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

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Engineer to service and repair plant machinery in Southampton. The ideal candidate should have a mechanical engineering background from industries like Plant, Agricultural, or REME. This role offers excellent training, career progression, and a supportive environment for technical development.

Benefits

Excellent internal and external training

Career progression opportunities

Holiday and Pension benefits

Qualifications

• Background in Plant, Agricultural, REME, or Ex-forces engineering.
• Must have experience servicing and repairing construction plant machinery.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repair and maintenance of plant equipment and construction machinery.
• Workshop-based role from Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities for specialist training and progression.

Skills

Mechanical Engineer

Experience in diesel engines

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics expertise

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Workshop Engineer

£33,000 - £38,000 + Excellent internal/ External Training & Development + Progression + Holiday + Pension

Monday - Friday (days)

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 fantastic company is a family‑run plant servicing and dealership that is at the forefront of its market and invests heavily in the technical development of its successful workforce. Due to ongoing expansion, they are now looking to expand their workshop team.

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 is available for motivated candidates new to the industry or looking to further their career within plant machinery‑based engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a career move where your technical development will be nurtured by a nationwide service provider with a strong reputation in the industry.

The Role:

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

The Person:

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

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, 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.