Workshop Fitter

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Plant Engineer in Basingstoke. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,000-£35,000, with responsibilities including maintaining plant machinery, diagnosing issues, and training clients' staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in relevant industries and a desire to grow within the team. Benefits include overtime pay and comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Full training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the plant, automotive, HGV, or agricultural industry is essential.
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems is essential.
• Desire to lead and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment in the workshop.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Experience in plant, automotive, HGV, or agricultural industry

Hydraulics knowledge

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Team leadership

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Workshop Plant Engineer
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 base salary
Hours: Monday-Friday 07:00-16:30 +
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Client

Interaction Technical has partnered with a well-established national plant hire firm to support their team expansion. With over 50 years of experience, our client is looking to onboard and train engineers from plant, HGV, automotive, or agricultural backgrounds. They offer a comprehensive training scheme and clear internal progression routes.

The Package

• 22 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays (increasing by 1 day for every year of service, up to 25 days)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x after 8 hours per day
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for an additional 5 days of annual leave per annum
• Full training and development with a focus on internal progression (Workshop/Mobile Engineer > Lead Engineer > Hiring Manager > Site Manager > Regional Manager)
• Substantial salary and benefits increases with each promotion

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment in the workshop
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide expert recommendations
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Offer training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices
• Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting
• Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance

Requirements

• Previous experience in the plant, automotive, HGV, or agricultural industry (essential)
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)Experience working on engines (advantageous)
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair, and service experience
• A desire to lead, manage, and grow a team
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) (advantageous)
• Full UK Driver's License

About Interaction Recruitment

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries in the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, please contact Julius on (phone number removed) or (url removed)