Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician

Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician

A great opportunity for a mechanically minded, practical person who enjoys working with tools and equipment to build their skills in a busy workshop. Direct tool hire experience is not essential: transferable mechanical ability, a hands-on approach and the willingness to learn are key, with structured training and development provided.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Workshop Fitter, Service Technician, Maintenance Fitter, Plant Fitter, Tool Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Workshop Engineer

Successful candidates can expect 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, structured training and career development, overtime opportunities, life assurance and employee discounts.

SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Brentwood, Essex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 6:00pm

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician who enjoys practical problem-solving and wants to develop their skills while working on a varied range of small hire equipment, pipe welding tools and general power tools.

The Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician will inspect, service, maintain and repair equipment, learning to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults while ensuring items are safe and ready for hire.

Previous experience in a Tool Fitter role is not essential. The position could suit someone from an adjacent mechanical, engineering, maintenance or workshop background, or a practically capable candidate with strong mechanical aptitude and confidence using tools and equipment.

With structured in-house and external training available, the Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician can build technical knowledge while contributing to a busy, safety-focused workshop team.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician include:

• Inspection, Servicing and Repair: Inspect, service, maintain and repair tools and equipment in the workshop to a high standard
• Fault Diagnosis: Identify and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults, using training and guidance where required
• Hire Preparation and Safety: Prepare equipment for hire, complete safety checks and ensure items are safe, compliant and ready for customer use
• Returned Equipment Checks: Inspect returned equipment for damage, missing items and cleanliness, reporting defects or discrepancies
• Maintenance Records: Record servicing and repair work accurately using the company’s maintenance systems
• Loading and Workshop Support: Assist with the safe loading and unloading of plant and equipment and support day-to-day workshop operations
• Housekeeping and Teamwork: Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and work with colleagues to meet customer demand and deadlines
• Training and Development: Take part in structured learning and development to build technical knowledge and practical repair skills

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Mechanically minded with strong practical aptitude and confidence using tools and equipment
• Able to understand how mechanical equipment works and develop fault-finding and repair skills through training
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work carefully, safely and to a high standard
• Willing to assist with equipment inspections, workshop tasks and loading or unloading as part of the wide re operation
• Able to prioritise work in a busy environment with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to carry out the physical, hands-on duties required when working with tools and equipment

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance, servicing, repairs, engineering, fitting or a workshop environment
• Previous tool hire or hire equipment experience

BENEFITS

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Additional holiday buy back scheme
• Overtime opportunity
• Eye care vouchers
• Structured in-house and external training with career progression
• Perkbox employee rewards, including discounts on groceries, holidays, vouchers and gym membership
• Long service recognition