Workshop Engineer

Workshop EngineerLocation: 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 RoleWorking 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 YouWe'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.