Mechanical Workshop Engineer

Title: Mechanical Workshop Engineer

Location: Banbury

Salary: £41,110 + Excellent Benefits

The Client

Our client are a leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment, with plans to expand the business further this has presented an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Workshop Engineer.

This isn't a high-pressure, micromanaged environment. It's a professional, hands-on workshop where everyone pulls together, there's good banter, people support each other and experienced engineers take pride in doing a great job.

This role would suit an experienced Service Engineer or Workshop Engineer with a strong background in servicing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment. You must have experience working on diesel engines, along with strong mechanical fault-finding skills. Experience with plant machinery, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, forklifts or similar heavy equipment is essential.

The Role of Senior Workshop Technician

Diagnose, service, maintain and repair industrial cleaning equipment and specialist machinery
Carry out fault finding across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Conduct pre-delivery inspections (PDI's) and machine preparation
Replace components, complete repairs and maintain high workshop standards
Produce accurate repair documentation and cost estimates using service systems
Support field engineers and fellow workshop technicians where required
Ensure tools, equipment and working practices meet safety and quality standards
Work methodically and follow service processes to deliver a high standard of workmanship

What We're Looking For

We're open to transferable backgrounds and would love to hear from people with experience such as:

Workshop Mechanic | Garage Mechanic / Vehicle Technician | FLT Engineer / Forklift Technician | Plant, Agricultural or Powered Access Engineer | Diesel Technician | Workshop Engineer | Service Technician | Maintenance Engineer

You'll ideally bring:

Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Workshop-based service, repair or maintenance experience
Good understanding of engines
A practical, hands-on mindset and pride in quality workmanship
A methodical approach and willingness to learn
Good team fit - someone who enjoys being part of a supportive workshop environment

What's in it for you?

£41,110 as a starting salary plus an excellent benefits package, including:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Pension, health plan, sick pay and critical illness cover
End of year discretionary bonus
Staff discounts and social events
Ongoing training and career development
Stable Monday-Friday workshop role (8:30am-5:00pm)
A genuinely supportive, long-standing team environment

If you enjoy fault finding, like variety, take pride in quality workmanship and want to be part of a team where people genuinely stay - we'd love to hear from you.

Keywords: Field Service Engineer, Senior Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Service Technician HGV, LGV, Hydraulics, Fork Lift Truck, FLT, Material Handling, Field Services Technician, Service Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Workshop Engineer

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