Overview

Workshop Engineer – Watford

Earn £42,000 plus overtime, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, and specialist manufacturer training with a leading national hire company.

About the Company

You wouldne joining a well-established national plant hire business with multiple depots across the UK. Renowned for their modern fleet and continuous investment in staff development, they pride ourselves on creating long-term careers. With structured manufacturer training and opportunities for progression, this is an exciting chance to join a supportive team in Watford.

Key Benefits

• Salary: £42,000 per year
• Overtime available at an additional rate
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Monday to Friday role (no weekend requirement)
• Specialist manufacturer training provided
• Long-term career progression within a growing national hire business

About the Role

As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of construction plant equipment within the Watford depot. This includes carrying out routine maintenance, PDIs, fault finding, and breakdown repairs on machinery such as excavators, dumpers, rollers, and pavers. You will also ensure accurate completion of paperwork, including warranty claims and service records, to keep standards high across the workshop.

About You

To succeed as a Workshop Engineer, you will ideally bring experience from plant hire, heavy plant, or automotive sectors. If you are currently a vehicle mechanic looking for a new challenge, this is your chance to transfer your skills into a secure, rewarding industry with full training provided. A strong ability to diagnose faults, complete servicing, and maintain machinery to high standards will be essential.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Workshop Plant Fitter, Service Engineer, Service Technician, Plant Mechanic, Heavy Plant Engineer, Construction Equipment Engineer, Vehicle Mechanic, Car Mechanic, HGV mechanic, HGV technician, or HGV Fitter.

Next Steps

Apply today to learn more about this fantastic Workshop Engineer opportunity based in Watford. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.