Workshop Fitter

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established plant hire company in St Helens is looking for a Depot Workshop Engineer. You will service and maintain powered access equipment while ensuring safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £30k, guaranteed annual pay rise, and excellent benefits. Ideal for those seeking a long-term opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Westfield Health cover

Performance-related bonus

Overtime paid at time and a half

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a plant hire workshop or powered access environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, tidy, and efficient workspace.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain powered access equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections to ensure safety standards.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Basic electrical experience

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Valid IPAF qualification

Job description

Overview

Depot Workshop Engineer - Powered Access Equipment
St Helens
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm
Overtime: Paid at time and a half
Salary Circa £30k, with guaranteed annual pay rise + performance-related bonus
Benefits: 33 days annual leave, Pension, Westfield Health

About the Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and reputable plant hire company based in St Helens, known for supplying and maintaining high-quality powered access and plant equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a skilled Depot Workshop Engineer to their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking long-term stability, great benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain a fleet of powered access equipment (scissor lifts, cherry pickers, booms, telehandlers).
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, carrying out repairs efficiently.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to ensure all equipment meets safety and operational standards.
• Keep accurate service and maintenance records.
• Work closely with the depot team to ensure smooth operations and timely dispatch of machinery.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.

Requirements

• Essential: Valid IPAF qualification.
• Previous experience working in a plant hire workshop or powered access environment.
• Strong mechanical skills, with some basic electrical experience.
• Team player with good communication and organisational skills.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, tidy, and efficient workspace.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary with a guaranteed annual pay rise.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Company pension scheme.
• Westfield Health cover.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Excellent long-term opportunity with a trusted local employer.

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