Workshop Fitter

RH Recruiting Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable plant hire company in Sheffield seeks a Depot Workshop Engineer to maintain powered access equipment. This hands-on role requires mechanical and some electrical knowledge. Offering a competitive salary, guaranteed pay rise, and benefits including pension and health cover, this is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long-term stability and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Performance-related bonus

Company pension scheme

Westfield Health cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a plant hire workshop or powered access environment.
• Team player committed to workspace safety.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Basic electrical experience

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Salary/Rate: £28k - 32k per year + benefits

Depot Workshop Engineer – Powered Access Equipment

St Helens

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm

Overtime: at time and a half

Salary Circa £30k, with guaranteed annual pay rise + performance-related bonus

Benefits: 33 days annual leave, Pension, Westfield Health

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.

The Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of powered access equipment — including scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts, and telehandlers.

Working within a small, friendly depot team, you will ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard, safe to use, and ready for hire. This is a hands‑on role that would suit someone mechanically minded, with some electrical knowledge and a proactive attitude.

Key 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

• 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.
• Excellent long‑term opportunity with a trusted local employer.