Workshop Fitter

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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.