Workshop Technician

Venatu Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected commercial workshop in Buckinghamshire is looking for a Workshop Technician to work on plant and crane equipment. This role offers a competitive salary between £38,000 and £44,000 per annum with benefits such as 33 days annual leave and healthcare. The ideal candidate should have experience in plant or vehicle maintenance, with a proactive attitude to learn and develop within a supportive environment. Enhanced overtime rates are also part of the offer.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Bupa healthcare

Westfield Health benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Background in plant, HGV, or PSV maintenance.
• Mobile crane experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs to mobile cranes.
• Support refurbishment of plant and crane equipment.
• Liaise with customers on required works.
• Order parts and maintain parts inventory.
• Collaborate with team to complete tasks efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Ability to read schematics

Proactive attitude

Job description

Workshop Technician – Heavy Plant & Crane Equipment

Location : Buckinghamshire | Salary : £38,000–£44,000 per annum | Hours : 40 hours per week | 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.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

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.