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Workshop Fitter

Job Description

Workshop Engineer - Heavy Plant Machinery

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Salary: £35,(Apply online only) - £40,(Apply online only) per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

NEOS Engineering Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Workshop Engineer to join a leading national Plant Hire company at their Oxford depot.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with experience working on Heavy Plant, Construction Equipment, Powered Access or Generators to join a well-established business with an excellent reputation in the industry.

The Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, repair and preparation of a wide range of Plant and Construction Machinery, ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards and ready for hire.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspections) on machinery before hire.
  • Servicing, maintaining and repairing Excavators, Dumpers, Rollers, Generators, Powered Access equipment and other Plant Machinery.
  • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
  • Completing routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
  • Ensuring all machinery is safe, reliable and ready for customer use.
  • Maintaining accurate service and repair records.
  • Working closely with the depot team to minimise machinery downtime.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic or similar.
  • Experience working on Plant Machinery, Construction Equipment, Agricultural Machinery, Powered Access or Generators.
  • Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair machinery independently.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Relevant engineering qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Engineers from Agricultural, HGV, Forklift and similar mechanical engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

  • £35,(Apply online only) - £40,(Apply online only) basic salary
  • Overtime opportunities to increase earnings
  • Permanent position with an established national business.
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of machinery.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Long-term career progression.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Heavy Plant Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Oxford, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through NEOS Engineering Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the position.