Workshop Engineer

Astute's Renewables team are exclusively partnering with Vogelsang, a leading specialist in pump and rotary equipment, delivering cutting-edge technology to clients across the Biogas, Water Treatment and Agricultural sectors, to recruit a Workshop Engineer for their site based in Crewe.

The Workshop Engineer role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer to grow within the business, with a clear and structured pathway into a Field Service Engineer role.

If you're a hands-on engineer and are looking to join a leader in the engineering sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Workshop Engineer role

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will:

Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and planned maintenance of equipment. Including Positive Displacement Pumps, Macerators and Grinders.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, testing machinery to ensure it meets performance and safety standards.
Support workshop operations through machine rebuilds, overhauls and preparation of equipment for dispatch.
Provide secondary technical support to Field Service Engineers when required.
Accurately complete service reports, job sheets and technical documentation in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively within a professional engineering team to meet operational targets and customer requirements.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Proven experience in a hands-on mechanical role such as Maintenance Engineer, or similar engineering role.
Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, with experience of rotary equipment being highly advantageous.
Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and technical drawings.
Full UK driving licence.
Forklift and/or telehandler licence advantageous.  

Personal skills

The Workshop Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Practical and methodical approach to fault finding, repair and maintenance.
Enthusiastic and committed to continued professional development.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Salary and benefits of the Workshop Engineer role

Competitive salary (dependant on experience).
Company van and tools provided.
Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates.
22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service to 25 days.
Company benefits to be discussed.
Clear and structured opportunity for development to Field Service Engineer.
Opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer supporting critical infrastructure across multiple industries.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

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