Workshop Engineer

Workshop Engineer

Location: Outskirts of Colchester (Own transport required)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a hands-on engineer with a mechanical engineering background looking for a varied workshop-based role?

We are recruiting for a Workshop Engineer to join a specialist engineering business based on the outskirts of Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company where you'll play a key role in the assembly, testing, servicing, and maintenance of bespoke industrial equipment.

The successful candidate will be practical, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. This role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to develop your skills through ongoing training and exposure to specialist equipment.

The Role

Working within a busy workshop environment, your responsibilities will include:

• Assembly and packaging of specialist mechanical equipment and systems.
• Testing equipment and systems prior to dispatch (full training provided).
• Carrying out servicing, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of customer equipment.
• Producing reports and documentation relating to workshop projects and repairs.
• Supporting project delivery by working closely with colleagues across multiple departments.
• Assisting with stock control, goods-in, dispatch, and workshop operations as required.
• Maintaining workshop standards, ensuring tools, equipment, and workspaces remain organised and in good condition.
• Supporting health & safety, environmental, and quality procedures within the workshop.
• Assisting with the ongoing development and improvement of workshop processes and facilities.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• A mechanical engineering, assembly, or maintenance engineering background.
• An engineering qualification, apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support different areas of the business when required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working with industrial machinery, compressors, pumps, engines, or similar mechanical equipment.
• A working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Forklift truck experience or certification.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with specialist engineering equipment and projects.
• Stable and supportive working environment within a growing engineering business.

If you're a mechanically minded engineer looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.