Workshop Engineer

Lifting Gear Hire Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Manchester is looking for a dedicated Workshop Engineer to maintain high standards of lifting equipment. The role involves servicing, examination, and testing of equipment, demanding strong mechanical engineering capabilities and safety awareness. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and more. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a valid driving license. A positive, organized attitude and weekend availability are required.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30)

Quarterly Incentive Program

Private Healthcare

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Family Leave

Free parking

Free Equipment Hire

Qualifications

• 5 years mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure.
• Able to work outside normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, Examination, and Testing of Lifting Equipment.
• Participate in the breakdown service for maintenance/repair when required.
• Collaborate with departments to fulfill customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Training as workshop engineer

LEE Certification (or equivalent)

Full driving license

Job description

We are looking for hardworking and dedicated team players who can share our enthusiasm, experience, and expertise, and most importantly, our commitment to customer service. Are you a team player, with great communication? Are you motivated and driven for success? Do you bring a positive and committed attitude to work? If you want to join a company enjoying strong, sustainable growth with a people-focused culture then be sure to apply!

Summary Of The Role

As a Workshop Engineer at LGH, you will be an integral part of our team dedicated to maintaining the high standards of our lifting equipment fleet to ensure that these comply with the statutorily established rules.

Overview Of Accountabilities

• Servicing, Examination, and Testing of Lifting Equipment.
• Potential requirement to participate in the breakdown service for maintenance/repair of equipment outside office hours.
• Ensuring correct administrative completion.
• Collaborating with various departments to understand the customer requirements.
• Co-responsibility for order and tidiness in the workshop.
• Any other work relating to the workshop.

Qualifications And Experience

• Completed training as workshop engineer.
• Preferably certification up to LEEA (or equivalent) Machines Powered.
• Command of the English language both orally and in writing.
• Safety awareness and understanding.
• 5 years mechanical engineering experience.
• Full driving license.
• Ability to prioritise effectively under pressure when required.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Able to travel throughout the UK as required.
• Undertake training courses relevant to your role.
• Able to work outside normal working hours (weekends/evenings).

Company Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave (+1 per year capped at 30).
• Quarterly Incentive Program.
• Private Healthcare.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Enhance Family Leave.
• Free parking.
• Free Equipment Hire.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.

Ability to commute/relocate

• Atherton, M46 9JZ, reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).