Workshop Engineer: Winches & Service Technician

Lifting Gear Hire Limited; Erith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Erith is searching for a Workshop Engineer to maintain high standards of winching equipment. You will inspect, service, and repair various types of winches, Cable Drum Trailers, and more. This role requires completed training as a workshop engineer, strong diagnostic skills, and safety awareness. You will enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and additional benefits including private healthcare and a pension plan. Join a growing team that values dedication and customer service.

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

• Completed training as workshop engineer or 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 with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK as required.
• Able to work outside normal hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, examination, and testing of winches and associated equipment.
• Participating in breakdown service outside office hours when necessary.
• Ensuring correct administrative completion.
• Collaborating with departments to understand customer requirements.
• Maintaining order and tidiness in the workshop.
• Completing any other workshop-related tasks.

Skills

Diagnosing faults on hydraulic circuits

Diagnosing faults on electrical circuits

Organisational skills

Time management

Safety awareness

IT literacy

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Completed training as workshop engineer/ plant fitter

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

A leading equipment hire company in Erith is searching for a Workshop Engineer to maintain high standards of winching equipment. You will inspect, service, and repair various types of winches, Cable Drum Trailers, and more. This role requires completed training as a workshop engineer, strong diagnostic skills, and safety awareness. You will enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and additional benefits including private healthcare and a pension plan. Join a growing team that values dedication and customer service.