Yard Engineer

Yard Engineer
Location: East Grinstead
Type: Full-Time (40 hours), Permanent
Salary: £30K - £32.5K

About the Role:

Lloyd Recruitment Services are looking for a practical and reliable Engineer to join a newly established depot in East Grinstead.

You'll play a vital role in preparing, testing, and repairing industrial machinery. This is mainly a yard-based role, but occasional travel to customer sites will be required as per business demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain and ensure the appearance and upkeep of machinery and equipment
• Follow manufacturers' recommended service schedules
• Load and offload equipment in the yard
• Drive a forklift in the yard (training provided if needed)
• Book in stock and carry out off-site servicing and repairs when needed
• Synchronise equipment on site as required
• Take part in the engineers' call out rota (currently 1 week in 4)
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and follow all Health & Safety policies
• Work in line with company quality, environmental, health & safety, and energy management standards

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC) OR hands on experience
• Full UK Driving Licence (towing categories preferred)
• Forklift Truck Licence is a bonus - training provided if needed
• Experience working in a workshop environment is an advantage
• ECS/CSCS/CPCS card preferred but not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to meet business needs

What We Offer:

• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - increasing with service
• Competitive salary
• Excellent development and career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Life assurance scheme, plus access to additional wellbeing support services

Additional Information:

• DBS checks are required

If you are looking for your next challenge within a collaborative industrial setting, then we want to hear from you!

Refer a friend and you will receive a retail voucher of your choice up to the value of £500. Full details can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.