Workshop Plant Engineer

Holt-Recruitment; Farnham; On-site; GBP 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime at time-and-a-half

Manufacturer and in-house training

Medical & dental cash plan

Life assurance & contributory pension

Uniform & PPE provided

Long-term career progression within a

Job summary

Holt-Recruitment is seeking a skilled Workshop Plant Engineer for a workshop-based role in Farnham. You will service, maintain and repair heavy plant machinery, including tracked equipment, in a fully equipped workshop environment.

The role emphasizes fault-finding on diesel engines, hydraulics and electrics, with the ability to work independently within a team. Overtime is paid at 1.5x; driving licence and strong safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and plant engineering experience.
• Ability to fault-find on diesel engines, hydraulics and electrics.
• Comfortable working on and underneath heavy machinery.
• Good communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair heavy plant machinery (including tracked equipment).
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical faults.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance and safety inspections.
• Complete detailed job cards, timesheets and service reports.
• Request parts efficiently and support workshop stock control.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and procedures.
• Maintain a professional and organised workshop environment.
• Support and supervise apprentices where required.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Plant engineering experience

Diesel engine fault-finding

Hydraulics

Electrical fault-finding

Independent worker

Job description

Workshop Plant Engineer

Farnham
£17-19 p/hr DOE + Overtime at 1.5x

40 Hours per Week

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant Engineer to join a well-established machinery business in a workshop-based role, supporting a wide range of heavy plant equipment.
This role is focused on ensuring machinery is maintained to the highest standards through servicing, inspections, diagnostics and repairs within a fully equipped workshop environment.

The Role:

• Service, maintain and repair heavy plant machinery (including tracked equipment)
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical faults
• Carry out scheduled maintenance and safety inspections
• Complete detailed job cards, timesheets and service reports accurately
• Request parts efficiently and support workshop stock control
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and procedures
• Maintain a professional and organised workshop environment
• Support and supervise apprentices where required

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and plant engineering experience
• Confident fault-finding on diesel engines, hydraulics and electrics
• Comfortable working on and underneath heavy machinery
• Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence essential

What’s on Offer:

• Paid overtime at time-and-a-half
• Manufacturer and in-house training
• Medical & dental cash plan
• Life assurance & contributory pension
• Uniform & PPE provided
• Long-term career progression within a supportive team

If you're a skilled plant engineer looking for a stable, workshop-based position with strong earning potential and progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and reputable business.

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