Workshop Engineer
Workshop Engineer
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Peterlee - County Durham
Industry:
Field Service
Contact Name:
Natasha McGrath
Contact Email:
natasha.mcgrath@professional-technical.com
Contact Phone:
01283 499820
Date Published:
22-Jul-2025
Is it time to start thinking of a change in career and do you have a passion to move into the world of Material Handling Engineering? A nationally leading manufacturer has a newly created opportunity for a Workshop Engineer to join one of their leading sites based in the Peterlee area. They offer exceptional training and development, fabulous career opportunities with an impressive sal ary package with an OTE of circa £40k, Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Retail discounts and medical cover , Life Cover, 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays, and much more
Responsibilities of the Workshop Engineer :
- Servicing and repair of material handling equipment.
- Ordering of parts as efficiently as possible & ensuring all stock levels/movement records are accurate & correct
- Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately & within the stipulated time period & with the relevant order numbers
- Manage own work-in-progress
- Maintain a safe working environment & work in a safe manner
- Report any unsafe practices or potential hazards immediately
- To maintain familiarisation with policies & procedures & adhere to these. E.g. IT Policy, absence policy, etc.
- Attend training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment
Requirements of the Workshop Engineer :
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance, Plant or similar is essential
- Served full apprenticeship
- Agricultural Engineers and Plant Fitters and FLT Engineers, workshop engineers or Field Service Engineers
- Technical experience in Engines, Electrics, Hydraulics and Diagnostics is compulsory.
Salary and Benefits
- Impressive salary package with OTE circa to £40k+
- Overtime available over a standard 40-hour week paid at time and a half .
- Company Pension Scheme (Employer 4 % Contribution)
- Laptop and all IT equipment provided
- Life Cover
- Company van – With personal use
- Retail discounts
- Medical, dental and optical cover
If this is an opportunity of interest, simply click on the link below to apply. Or call Natasha on 01283499820