Workshop Engineer Based near to Braintree, Essex £35,000 £40,000 + Bonus
Workshop Engineer sought near Braintree for a specialist engineering business, offering £35,000 £40,000, twice-yearly bonus, training and excellent work-life balance.
We are working with a successful and established specialist engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service.
This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team where you will work on specialist equipment, receive full manufacturer and Lifting Equipment Engineers Association training, and develop your technical skills in a supportive environment.
Key Benefits
- £35,000 £40,000 salary, depending on experience
- Bonus paid every June and December
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Death in service benefit
- Full manufacturer and Lifting Equipment Engineers Association training
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm
- Optional Saturday morning overtime paid at double time
- Excellent work-life balance
- Company social events
- Predominantly workshop-based role
About the Role
- As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, testing and inspecting a range of mechanical and powered equipment, including plant, hoists and winches.
- The role is predominantly workshop based, giving you the opportunity to work hands‑on with mechanical and hydraulic systems. You may occasionally travel to customer sites, so a full driving licence is required.
- Your day‑to‑day work will include fault finding, servicing, repairs and general maintenance.
- Experience with hoists, winches or plant equipment would be advantageous, although specialist product knowledge is not essential as full training will be provided.
About You
We are looking for a Workshop Engineer with a strong mechanical and hydraulic background who enjoys practical, hands‑on engineering work.
You could come from a plant, lifting equipment, agricultural, heavy engineering or similar mechanical background. Experience working with hoists, winches or plant machinery would be highly beneficial.
You will need:
- Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
- A practical approach to fault finding and repairs
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- A full driving licence
- A genuine interest in developing specialist engineering skills
To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:
Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Workshop Fitter, Workshop Technician, Service Engineer, Hoist Engineer, Plant Mechanic, Maintenance Engineer, Lifting Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Fitter.
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