Workshop Plant Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider is seeking a Workshop Engineer in Bedford to maintain, service, and repair heavy plant, specifically telehandlers and roto telehandlers. The ideal candidate should have experience with heavy plant maintenance, strong diagnostic skills, and relevant qualifications. This full-time role offers a salary range of £40,000-£44,000, health benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holiday

Pension

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and servicing heavy plant.
• Experience working on telehandlers and roto telehandlers preferred.
• Based within a commutable distance of Bedford.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment lifespan.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications in plant maintenance

Job description

Overview

Workshop Engineer required. My client is a leading provider of hire equipment across the country and is looking for a workshop engineer to maintain, service and repair heavy plant in their Bedford depot. The ideal candidate will have background experience of working with heavy plant, the role will be repairing and servicing heavy plant in the depot specifically telehandlers and roto telehandlers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment lifespan and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Adhere to workshop health and safety regulations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications relating to plant maintenance would be advantageous
• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant
• Based within a commutable distance of Bedford
• Strong diagnostic skills
• Mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
• Experience working on telehandlers and roto telehandlers preferably

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000-£44,000 salary dependant on experience
• 52 ½ hour working week (6:00-17:00)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Routes to progression in the business
• Pension
• Healthcare benefits

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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