Workshop Support Engineer - Hands-On, Safety-First

Briggs Equipment Group; Cannock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment services provider in Cannock is seeking a Workshop Support Engineer to assist engineers predominantly in the workshop. This role involves preparing trucks for painting, conducting inspections, supporting health and safety initiatives, and ensuring workshop organization. The ideal candidate should have a mechanical or electrical background, strong communication skills, and familiarity with health and safety regulations. The position offers negotiable salary, pension contributions, and additional benefits such as holiday allowances and health schemes.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Future development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus options

Profitshare bonus

Health scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Accredited mechanical/electrical trade technical apprentice or equivalent.
• Substantial experience of oral and written communication.
• PC Skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, email & internet) are desirable.
• Knowledge of H&S, Environmental, and Quality policy awareness & commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on manual assistance to engineers in the workshop and on customer sites.
• Prepare trucks for hand painting and paint to specified standards.
• Support the maintenance of the 5S program for workplace organization.
• Conduct pre-delivery and off-hire inspections after training.
• Perform basic servicing and inspections with suitable training.
• Carry out PAT testing of electrical equipment.
• Pressure wash equipment in readiness for repairs.
• Load/unload parts, ensuring correct paperwork is present.
• Maintenance of yard security.
• Deliver/uplift parts and liaise with suppliers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Previously unknown workshop and field-based duties as directed.
• Adopt a safety-first attitude in all tasks.

Skills

Mechanical trade knowledge

Electrical trade knowledge

Communication skills

PC Skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Accredited technical apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

A leading equipment services provider in Cannock is seeking a Workshop Support Engineer to assist engineers predominantly in the workshop. This role involves preparing trucks for painting, conducting inspections, supporting health and safety initiatives, and ensuring workshop organization. The ideal candidate should have a mechanical or electrical background, strong communication skills, and familiarity with health and safety regulations. The position offers negotiable salary, pension contributions, and additional benefits such as holiday allowances and health schemes.