Workshop Engineer

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

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 fleet to 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!