Workshop Engineer - Fleet Mechanic in Yorkshire

About this Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you will play a vital site based role maintaining and preparing specialist fleet vehicles at our Brighouse site. This Workshop Engineer position supports our Environmental Municipal Civil operation, keeping essential vehicles safe, compliant, and ready for hire across the UK.

• Maintain, inspect, diagnose and repair municipal, plant, industrial and specialist vehicles
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for MOT testing and statutory inspections
• Work across mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical systems with training support provided
• Maintain accurate service records and communicate clearly with colleagues and customers
• Support general fleet readiness, stock checks and workshop organisation

About You

You are a practical problem solver with hands on mechanical experience who enjoys seeing the direct impact of your work. Whether your background is municipal, HGV, plant, forklifts or another transferable sector, we are keen to hear from you.

• Level 2 mechanical or engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience working with mechanical systems, ideally including hydraulics or pneumatics
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a wider team
• Strong communication skills and a customer focused mindset

Even if you do not tick every box, we encourage you to apply. Potential, attitude and willingness to learn matter to us.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been operating for over 90 years as a family business and over 50 years in asset rental, now under the ownership of KKR, while staying true to the values that built our reputation. Our Environmental Municipal Civil division supports essential services by supplying specialist vehicles that keep communities moving, clean and safe.

• Leaders in asset rental across the UK and internationally
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and quality assets
• Commitment to integrity, sustainability and long term partnerships
• A culture that values people, development and doing the right thing

About Your Future

We offer more than a job, we offer long term development, stability and progression within a growing business.

• Competitive salary rates with enhanced overtime
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Internal progression pathways across Dawsongroup nationally and internationally
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• 24 days standard leave allowance plus your Birthday, plus Bank Holidays, plus up to 10 days extra through time served and purchase scheme
• Long term incentives and seasonal gifts

Dawsongroup plc is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you want to build your career with an asset rental business that genuinely values people, we would love to hear from you. Join a business where your skills matter, your growth is supported, and people truly are our greatest asset.

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