Mechanical Fitter

Workshop Engineer

£35,000 per annum

Epping

We are looking for a Workshop Engineer to join a well-established and reputable business in Epping. Duties will include site assembly, testing, stock, and general workshop activities. This is both a challenging and exciting opportunity to work at a company that invests in R&D and its staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a hands-on role, ideally as a mechanical fitter / mechanical workshop engineer or similar. The initial salary is £35,000 per annum rising to £38,000 per annum after probation.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Assembly of gates, barriers and control panels
• Testing of systems
• Complete a nine-point force test and report any failure immediately to the office.
• Accurately complete workshop related reports.
• Offer competent technical assistance when required.
• Ensure each job is completed within the allocated time allowed.
• Carry out fault diagnosis
• Ensure the compliance of company procedures
• Housekeeping of all elements including stock, equipment and internal processes
• Display a proactive, can-do attitude within the organization, with a culture of right first time and ownership of problems.

Applicant Requirements:

• You will be helpful and knowledgeable, taking pride in your work and be able to work with great accuracy.
• Hydraulic and Electro Mechanical experience an advantage
• Technical background with the ability to fault find, diagnose and carry out repairs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Full clean driving license.

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £35,000 per annum - rising to £38,000 after probation
• Monday to Friday. Flexible hours pattern
• Overtime rate of 1.5 times.
• Pension
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Opportunity to join a very reputable company.
• Challenging and varied working environment.
• Training (DHF, PLC, Welding)
• Professional PPE supplied
• On-site parking with CCTV survey 24/7
• Training where required

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