Workshop Engineer

LGH & Rotrex Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading winching equipment company in the UK is seeking a Workshop Engineer to ensure all winching equipment meets statutory standards. You'll be responsible for servicing and testing various winches and trailers, participating in breakdown services when necessary. The ideal candidate will have completed training as a workshop engineer, possess strong diagnostic skills for hydraulic and electrical circuits, and have excellent organizational abilities. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

• Ability to diagnose faults on both hydraulic and electrical circuits.
• Full driving license with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Able to work outside normal working hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, examination, and testing of winches and associated equipment.
• Participating in breakdown service for maintenance outside office hours.
• Collaborating with various departments to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Diagnostic skills on hydraulic and electrical circuits

Safety awareness

Organisational skills

Time management

IT literacy

Communication skills

Education

Completed training as workshop engineer/plant fitter

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Workshop Engineer at LGH Winches you will be an integral part of our team dedicated to maintaining the high standards across a range of winching equipment within our fleetto ensure that these comply with the statutorily established rules.

OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Servicing, Examination, and Testing of winches, Cable Drum Trailers and associated 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/ plant fitter.
• Ability to diagnose faults on both hydraulic and electrical circuits.
• Command of the English language both orally and in writing.
• Safety awareness and understanding.
• Full driving license (current & with maximum of 6 penalty points ).
• Ability to prioritise effectively under pressure when required.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• 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

• Competitive Salary
• 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

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Ability to commute/relocate

• Erith, DA8 2LD, able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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!