Workshop Engineer – Construction / Plant Equipment

Workshop Engineer

Location: Workshop-based, Essex

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per year, depending on experience

Requirements: Own tools and a full UK driving licence

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Engineer to join a growing and well-established company.

This is a predominantly workshop-based position, working within a modern, fully equipped facility and carrying out the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of plant and machinery.

You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, completing repairs and ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard before being returned to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults across a wide range of plant and machinery.
• Carry out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Complete PDI inspections and PAT testing where required.
• Carry out reactive repairs and fault finding on equipment brought into the workshop.
• Use computer diagnostic equipment to accurately identify faults.
• Strip down, repair and rebuild mechanical and hydraulic components where required.
• Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry best practice.
• Manage repairs effectively from initial diagnosis through to completion.
• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and supporting documentation.
• Inspect equipment to identify additional repair or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately and to a consistently high standard.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and equipment is returned to customers promptly.

Equipment You Will Work On

• Excavators
• Dumpers and dump trucks
• Crushers and screeners
• Wheeled loaders
• Skid-steer loaders
• Compaction equipment
• Disc cutters
• Generators and water pumps
• Lifting equipment
• Hydraulic attachments
• Hand tools
• Site cabins

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Plant Fitter, Workshop Engineer, Plant Engineer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience servicing and repairing plant, construction or heavy machinery.
• Experience using computer diagnostic equipment.
• The ability to confidently diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Good mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to maintain clear and precise service documentation.
• A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach.
• The ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• A self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently.
• Your own tools.
• A full UK driving licence

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