Workshop Repair Engineer

Nationwide Platforms; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading powered access rental provider in the UK is seeking a Workshop Repair Engineer to supervise repairs of equipment to industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in diesel engineering, automotive electrics, and a customer-service focus. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Mature outlook with the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
• Experience in completing complex engineering repairs.
• Ability to use basic functions of the operating system (e.g., L-Vis).

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and complex repairs to machines at the depot.
• Work with the depot team to keep machines under repair in line with KPIs.
• Deliver a high standard of customer care.
• Complete relevant paperwork using the company’s engineering system.

Skills

Experience in diesel engineering

Automotive electrics

Hydraulics

Diagnostic fault-finding

Excellent customer-service focus

Education

Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

IPAF Operator Licence

Job description

Role Overview

As a Workshop Repair Engineer you will be responsible for repairing depot fleet assets to company and legislative standards, supporting the Workshop Service Manager in the effective running of the depot workshop, and ensuring that machines under repair KPIs are maintained at manageable levels.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and complex repairs to machines at the depot to ensure conformance with manufacturers’ specification and company policy.
• Work with the depot team to keep the quantity and time machines are under repair as low as possible, in line with depot KPIs.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, delivering a high standard of customer care and relaying appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
• Accurately complete all relevant paperwork using the company’s engineering system/application.
• Update the system on machine status changes (e.g., PDI/PHI carried out, machine under repair, 6‑monthly statutory inspection completed).
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health & Safety standards and policies.
• Use all equipment, tools and PPE as prescribed in a safe and proper manner.

Qualifications

• IPAF Operator Licence.
• Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in completing complex engineering repairs.
• Mature outlook with the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
• Excellent customer‑service focus.
• Experience in diesel engineering, automotive electrics, hydraulics and diagnostic fault‑finding.
• Ability to use basic functions of the operating system (e.g., L‑Vis) to complete tasks relevant to the role.
• Ability to complete basic company administration processes in line with the role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Life assurance.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
• Lifestyle benefits – discount on selected high‑street stores.

About the Company

Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms, is the UK’s leading specialist provider of powered access rental equipment. Our fleet and local depots support a variety of sectors, including construction, warehousing, aviation, facilities management, industrial services, telecoms and media. With a focus on safety, we offer BlueSky Solutions and training, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.