Workshop Plant Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Engineer to maintain and repair heavy plant equipment in their Bristol depot. The ideal candidate will have experience with telehandlers and relevant NVQ qualifications. The role offers a salary of £35,000-£37,500 depending on experience, Monday to Friday working hours, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Routes to progression in the business

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant.
• Based within a commutable distance of Bristol.
• Experience working on telehandlers and roto telehandlers preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on telehandlers and roto telehandlers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Adhere to workshop health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in plant maintenance

Job description

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 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
• Experience in a similar role working on heavy plant
• Based within a commutable distance of Bristol
• Mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
• Experience working on telehandlers and roto telehandlers would be preferred but not essential

Workshop Plant Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £35,000-£37,500 salary dependant on experience
• Monday-Friday 7:00-16:30
• Routes to progression in the business
• Pension

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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