Workshop Technician

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Workshop Technician to join a commercial workshop in Buckinghamshire. This role entails servicing and repairing cranes and plant equipment, requiring a background in mechanical maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary range of £38,000-£44,000 per annum and excellent benefits, including 33 days of annual leave and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Bupa healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Experience in plant, HGV, or PSV maintenance.
• Mobile crane experience is a plus.
• Proactive attitude toward learning.

Responsibilities

• Execute servicing and repairs on mobile cranes.
• Support refurbishment of plant and crane equipment.
• Liaise with customers regarding works and timeframes.
• Order parts and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure tasks are completed to high standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Ability to read schematics

Background in plant maintenance

Job description

Workshop Technician - Heavy Plant & Crane Equipment

Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £38,000-£44,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week + enhanced overtime rates
Benefits: 33 days annual leave; Bupa healthcare; Westfield Health; contributory pension

About the Role

We're recruiting for a Workshop Technician on behalf of a respected commercial workshop in Buckinghamshire. This Workshop Technician position is ideal for someone with experience in plant, HGV, PSV, or mobile crane maintenance who is seeking a stable, workshop‑based role with strong long‑term prospects. As a Workshop Technician, you'll work on a wide range of plant and crane equipment, supporting refurbishments and carrying out high‑quality repairs and servicing. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Workshop Technician looking to join a skilled and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs to mobile cranes on both a commercial and warranty basis.
• Support the refurbishment of plant and crane equipment within a busy commercial workshop.
• Liaise with customers to agree required works, action points, and expected timeframes.
• Work closely with suppliers to order parts and maintain a strong and accurate parts inventory.
• Collaborate with the service team to ensure all tasks are completed in priority order and to high standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Background in plant, HGV, or PSV maintenance.
• Mobile crane experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and develop.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £38,000-£44,000, dependent on experience.
• Enhanced overtime rates to significantly boost earnings.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Bupa healthcare and Westfield Health benefits.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• A supportive, well‑resourced, and progressive workshop environment.