Workshop Engineer

WORKSHOP ENGINEER 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)