Workshop Engineer

Workshop Engineer Based near to Braintree, Essex GBP35,000 GBP40,000 + Bonus Workshop Engineer sought near Braintree for a specialist engineering business, offering GBP35,000 GBP40,000, 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: GBP35,000 GBP40,000 salary, depending on experienceBonus paid every June and December25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate medical insuranceDeath in service benefitFull manufacturer and Lifting Equipment Engineers Association trainingMonday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pmOptional Saturday morning overtime paid at double timeExcellent work-life balanceCompany social eventsPredominantly 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 knowledgeA practical approach to fault finding and repairsGood attention to detailThe ability to work independently and as part of a small teamA full driving licenceA 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. Next Steps If you are an experienced Workshop Engineer looking for a stable, hands-on role with excellent training, strong benefits and a genuine work-life balance, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Georgina on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to find out more on this Workshop Engineer role!