At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair industrial cleaning equipment in a supportive workshop environment.
- Company: Leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £41,110, 25 days holiday, health plan, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Stable Monday-Friday role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on team where quality workmanship and support are valued.
- Qualifications: Experience with mechanical fault-finding and servicing heavy equipment.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Our client is 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 will 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.
Mechanical Workshop Engineer employer: Bowdon Associates Ltd
Bowdon Associates is an excellent employer for Pipe Welders seeking a stable and rewarding career in Oxford. With a commitment to quality and safety, the company fosters a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development, offering long-term contracts on significant projects like those at large hospital sites. Employees benefit from competitive pay rates and the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals in a dynamic environment, ensuring both personal and professional advancement.
