Workshop Engineer

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Maintain and repair powered access equipment in a depot workshop.
17 days ago ago
£30,000 - £30,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
St Helens, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Role
What you would be doing
equipment maintenance
fault diagnosis
record keeping
pre‑delivery inspection
depot coordination
safety compliance

Working within a small, friendly depot team, you will ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard, safe to use, and ready for hire. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone mechanically minded, with some electrical knowledge and a proactive attitude.

As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of powered access equipment — including scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts, and telehandlers.

  • Service, repair, and maintain a fleet of powered access equipment (scissor lifts, cherry pickers, booms, telehandlers).
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, carrying out repairs efficiently.
  • Keep accurate service and maintenance records.
  • Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.
  • Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to ensure all equipment meets safety and operational standards.
  • Work closely with the depot team to ensure smooth operations and timely dispatch of machinery.
What you bring
mechanical
electrical
team player
communication
plant hire
ipaf

Essential: Valid IPAF qualification.

  • Strong mechanical skills, with some basic electrical experience.
  • Team player with good communication and organisational skills.
  • Previous experience working in a plant hire workshop or powered access environment.
Benefits

Salary Circa £30k, with guaranteed annual pay rise + performance-related bonus

Overtime: Paid at time and a half

Benefits: 33 days annual leave, Pension, Westfield Health

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking long-term stability, great benefits, and a supportive working environment.

  • Westfield Health cover.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Overtime paid at time and a half.
  • Competitive basic salary with a guaranteed annual pay rise.
  • Excellent long-term opportunity with a trusted local employer.
  • Company pension scheme.
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