Workshop Engineer

Workshop Engineer Based near to Braintree, Essex £35,000 £40,000 + Bonus

Workshop Engineer sought near Braintree for a specialist engineering business, offering £35,000 £40,000, twice-yearly bonus, training and excellent work-life balance.

We are working with a successful and established specialist engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team where you will work on specialist equipment, receive full manufacturer and Lifting Equipment Engineers Association training, and develop your technical skills in a supportive environment.

Key Benefits

• £35,000 £40,000 salary, depending on experience
• Bonus paid every June and December
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Death in service benefit
• Full manufacturer and Lifting Equipment Engineers Association training
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm
• Optional Saturday morning overtime paid at double time
• Excellent work-life balance
• Company social events
• Predominantly workshop-based role

About the Role

• As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, testing and inspecting a range of mechanical and powered equipment, including plant, hoists and winches.
• The role is predominantly workshop based, giving you the opportunity to work hands‑on with mechanical and hydraulic systems. You may occasionally travel to customer sites, so a full driving licence is required.
• Your day‑to‑day work will include fault finding, servicing, repairs and general maintenance.
• Experience with hoists, winches or plant equipment would be advantageous, although specialist product knowledge is not essential as full training will be provided.

About You

We are looking for a Workshop Engineer with a strong mechanical and hydraulic background who enjoys practical, hands‑on engineering work.

You could come from a plant, lifting equipment, agricultural, heavy engineering or similar mechanical background. Experience working with hoists, winches or plant machinery would be highly beneficial.

You will need:

• Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
• A practical approach to fault finding and repairs
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• A full driving licence
• A genuine interest in developing specialist engineering skills

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:
Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Workshop Fitter, Workshop Technician, Service Engineer, Hoist Engineer, Plant Mechanic, Maintenance Engineer, Lifting Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Fitter.