Workshop engineer

Workshop Engineer Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire Salary: 30k-35k (overtime is paid after 40hours) Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7.30am - 5.00pm, Friday: 7.30am - 11.30am Duties Responsibilities: - Assist with the build of the range of cutting machinery manufactured - Carry out fault finding and repair to the machinery that we recondition. - The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings is a requirement. - Bench fitting, machining and fabrication experience would all be skills beneficial to the position. - An electrical bias is preferred but conversant with hydraulic and mechanical equipment would be advantageous. - Ability to work with little supervision, self - motivated, willing to learn and ability to provide solutions to problems. - Work on new machinery and rebuild of older in the factory and also field on occasions. - Some machines are large and require heavy lift equipment such as cranes, but any handling equipment, training and specialist tools will be supplied. - Knowledge of modern safety control systems would be an advantage. Skills Qualifications: - Minimum 2 years rsquo; experience in industry ideally a maintenance background (but professionals at a more junior level for career progression are also encouraged to apply) - Motivated to work on industrial equipment - Good communication skills and face to face skills