workshop engineer

Is it time to start thinking of a change in career and do you have a passion to move into the world of Material Handling Engineering? A global leading manufacturer has a newly created opportunity for a Workshop Engineer to join one of their leading sites based in the Castleford area. They offer an exceptional training and development program, where you will have a 6-week training program and a full buddy system to support you in your career. They offer fabulous career opportunities with an impressive salary package with an OTE circa to £40k, Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Overtime paid at Time and a Half over a standard 40-hour week, Life Cover, 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays and much more

The opportunity of Workshop Engineer would suit a trained Car Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, HGV Technician, Roadside Recovery or similar.

Their products are becoming more advanced and diagnostic, electric skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities of the Workshop Engineer:

Servicing and repair of material handling equipment.

Ordering of parts as efficiently as possible & ensuring all stock levels/movement records are accurate & correct

Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately & within the stipulated time period & with the relevant order numbers

Manage own work-in-progress

Maintain a safe working environment & work in a safe manner

Report any unsafe practices or potential hazards immediately

To maintain familiarization with policies & procedures & adhere to these. E.g. IT Policy, absence policy, etc.

Attend training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment

Requirements of the Workshop Engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance, Plant or similar is essential
• Served full apprenticeship
• Workshop Engineers, Workshop Technicians, Vehicle Technicians, Master Technicians, Mechanics, Plant Fitters, Roadside Recovery, Agricultural Engineers, FLT Engineers are all considered
• Technical experience in Engines, Electrics, and Diagnostics is compulsory.

Salary and Benefits

• Impressive salary package with OTE circa to £40k+
• Overtime available over a standard 40-hour week paid at time and a half.
• Company Pension Scheme (Employer 6% Contribution)
• Laptop and all IT equipment Provided
• Life Cover
• Full training program provided
• Career progression opportunities are readily available, due to some people wishing to move into Field Service and then Team Leader/management level.