Workshop Plant Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare benefits

Routes to progression

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Workshop Plant Engineer to service and repair heavy plant at their Bristol depot, focusing on telehandlers and roto telehandlers. You will conduct routine maintenance, fault finding, and document service records as part of a busy workshop team.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30–17:00), with 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension, and healthcare benefits. There are clear routes to progression within the business.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications relating to plant maintenance would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant
• Based within a commutable distance of Bristol
• Strong diagnostic skills
• Mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
• Experience working on telehandlers and roto telehandlers would be preferred but not essential

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.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment lifespan and reliability

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Telehandlers expertise

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in plant maintenance

Job description

Workshop Engineer
Salary - £37,000 - £39,000 DOE
Location - Bristol

Our 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 Bristol 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.

Workshop Plant Engineer Job Overview

• 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment lifespan and reliability

Workshop Plant Engineer Job Requirements

• Relevant NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications relating to plant maintenance would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant
• Based within a commutable distance of Bristol
• Strong diagnostic skills
• Mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
• Experience working on telehandlers and roto telehandlers would be preferred but not essential

Workshop Plant Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £37,000-£39,000 salary dependant on experience
• Monday-Friday 7:30-17:00
• 23 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Routes to progression in the business
• Pension
• Healthcare benefits