Workshop Engineer

Smiths Hire; Castleford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Castleford is looking for a Workshop Engineer to maintain and repair various machinery. The ideal candidate should have experience in servicing small tools and petrol engines, and possess a full clean driving licence. This role includes responsibilities like diagnosing faults and ensuring Health and Safety standards. The position offers competitive benefits including 25 days annual leave and free tool hire.

Benefits

25 Days plus statutory holidays

Extra 2 days holiday after 5 years service

Weekly pay

FREE tool hire for all employees

Group Life Cover

Employee Referral Scheme

Full uniform provided

Discounted personal legal services

Qualifications

• Experience with repairing, servicing and maintaining small tool and plant equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Reliable and have a flexible proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, servicing, and maintaining equipment in the workshop.
• Diagnosing faults on various equipment.
• Maintaining Health and Safety to Company Standards.

Skills

Repairing, servicing and maintaining small tool and plant equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible proactive approach

Diagnosing faults on equipment

Experience with petrol engines

Full clean driving licence

Job description

Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 18 Hire It Centres located across the Region. In a period of expansion, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Engineer at our Castleford depot.

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 18 Hire It Centres located across the region.

We supply all types of customers in all types of business, specialising in many types of equipment, including; plant and machinery to the construction and industrial sectors. A large fleet of delivery vehicles are able to supply almost any type of equipment that is requested. We are looking for a Workshop Engineer with previous experience to join our Castleford Depot.

As a Workshop Engineer you must:

• Have experience with repairing, servicing and maintaining small tool and plant equipment.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Be reliable and have a flexible proactive approach.
• Have the ability to diagnose faults on associated equipment on fleet.
• Have experience with 2/ and 4/ petrol engines.
• Have a full clean driving licence due to attending breakdowns on sites.

The main Responsibilities of a Workshop Engineer are:

• Repairing, servicing, and maintaining equipment in the workshop.
• Must be able to diagnose faults on a variety equipment on our fleet
• Maintain and widen product knowledge.
• Carry out other tasks and duties as required.
• Be able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Maintain Health and Safety to Company Standards.
• Will be require to attend breakdowns.

Working hours: Monday to Friday No Saturdays.

Company benefits:

• Salary: Depending on experience.
• 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
• An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service.
• Weekly pay.
• FREE tool hire for all employees – Excluding consumables and delivery.
• Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Full uniform provided.
• Discounted personal legal services.

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