Location: Barking
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits
Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Engineer to join a busy and growing engineering team based in Barking.
This role would suit somebody with a strong background within plant hire, heavy plant, construction equipment, powered access, forklifts or mechanical engineering environments looking for a stable, long-term position with strong overtime opportunities and progression.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a wide range of plant and hire equipment within a workshop environment.
Responsibilities
Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on plant and hire equipment
Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical systems
Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Conducting inspections and pre-delivery inspections (PDIs)
Attending to breakdown repairs and ensuring equipment is returned to service efficiently
Preparing equipment ready for hire
Completing all service paperwork and workshop documentation accurately
Maintaining high workshop and health & safety standards
Liaising with parts departments and workshop management teams regarding repairs and ongoing work
Equipment May Include
Excavators
Dumpers
Rollers
Telehandlers
Forklifts
Compressors
Generators
Small and Large Plant Equipment
Requirements
Previous experience within plant hire, heavy plant or construction equipment industries
Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
Knowledge of hydraulic systems
Basic electrical diagnostic experience advantageous
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong attitude towards health & safety
Full UK Driving Licence preferred
Relevant engineering qualifications advantageous (NVQ, City & Guilds, Plant Maintenance etc.)
Package
£38,000 - £40,000 basic salary
Overtime opportunities
Company pension
Ongoing training and development
Long-term progression opportunities
Stable and growing business
Immediate starts available
If interested apply / email CV to or ring (phone number removed)
Salary description
£38000.00 - £40000.00 per year