Workshop Engineer

Our well established client based in Biggleswade is seeking a Workshop Engineer to Join them on a permanent basis.

This is a key position in the business where you are required to carry out effective maintenance and repair work on equipment brought into the workshop, ensuring both quality and standards and timelines for repair are optimised.

Workshop Engineer - Benefits Offered 

• Competitive Salary
• 8.30am to 4.30am Monday – Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days taken for Christmas shut down)
• Pension contribution 
• Free on-site parking

Workshop Engineer - Job Overview 

• Carries out routine pre delivery inspections of new machines
• Fits both factory approved and local extras to machines where required
• Modifies machines according to guidelines and specifications
• Performs all forms of repair and servicing to machines
• Contributes to the repair, overhaul and diagnosis of plant equipment
• Develops an effective working relationship with Workshop Engineers and the Workshop Team and can support others where required
• Have a clear understanding of workplace safety requirements and systems
• Supports the roles of others ensuring administration and paperwork is completed effectively and on time as and when required
• Ensures customer expectations are met by maintaining clear communication with the Workshop Supervisor
• Contribute towards to the success of the apprenticeship programme by supporting and mentoring engineering apprentices.
• Works with the customer in mind, making sure that quality work standards are maintained consistently
• Proactively seeks new opportunities to develop personal skills and looks at opportunities within the workshop to apply these

• Any other duty as required by management commensurate with the post

Workshop Engineer - Skills and Experience Required 

• NVQ level 3 in heavy plant engineering or equivalent apprenticeship in industry related
• Experience in component refurbishments
• GCSE A-C in Maths and English
• Full clean driving license
• Be able to travel to Uk and Ireland or oversees when needed
• Attend training when needed
• Experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a workshop
• Environmental awareness
• Team Player
• Strong communicator
• Flexible approach to work
• Capable of working independently
• Well organised

Thank you for your application.

Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.

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