Workshop Fitter

4 Days Old

Depot Workshop Engineer – Powered Access Equipment

St Helens

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm

Overtime: Paid at time and a half

Salary Circa £30k, with guaranteed annual pay rise + performance-related bonus

Benefits: 33 days annual leave, Pension, Westfield Health

The Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and reputable plant hire company based in St Helens, known for supplying and maintaining high-quality powered access and plant equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a skilled Depot Workshop Engineer to their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking long-term stability, great benefits, and a supportive working environment.

The Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of powered access equipment — including scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts, and telehandlers.

Working within a small, friendly depot team, you will ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard, safe to use, and ready for hire. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone mechanically minded, with some electrical knowledge and a proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Service, repair, and maintain a fleet of powered access equipment (scissor lifts, cherry pickers, booms, telehandlers).
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, carrying out repairs efficiently.
Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to ensure all equipment meets safety and operational standards.
Keep accurate service and maintenance records.
Work closely with the depot team to ensure smooth operations and timely dispatch of machinery.
Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.
Requirements

Essential: Valid IPAF qualification.

Previous experience working in a plant hire workshop or powered access environment.
Strong mechanical skills, with some basic electrical experience.
Team player with good communication and organisational skills.
Committed to maintaining a safe, tidy, and efficient workspace.
What’s on Offer

Competitive basic salary with a guaranteed annual pay rise.
Performance-related bonus.
Overtime paid at time and a half.
Company pension scheme.
Westfield Health cover.
Generous holiday allowance.
Excellent long-term opportunity with a trusted local employer.
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Location:
Ashton In Makerfield
Salary:
£28,000 - £32,000 /annum benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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