Workshop Engineer

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opus Vitae is recruiting for a Workshop Engineer to service, maintain and repair a varied range of forklifts, access equipment and telehandlers from the Oswestry depot. The position is focused on completing high-quality workshop repairs, supporting the wider engineering team and helping to minimise fleet and customer downtime. Occasional work may also be required on the company's HGV, van and car fleet.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday- Friday// 8:00am- 5:00pm</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Service, maintain and repair forklifts, access equipment, telehandlers and other machinery in the workshop.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs within timeframes and quality</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carry out engineering and fabrication work, including welding where required and within individual competence.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Follow all workshop health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised working environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Coordinate parts</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements with the Service Controller for assigned jobs.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Keep the Workshop Manager and colleagues informed of progress, delays and additional repair</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support other workshop engineers and contribute to reducing equipment downtime.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential Experience and Skills</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Practical engineering experience in a repair, maintenance or workshop environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to interpret job</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements and complete work safely and accurately.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Clear communication and the ability to work effectively within a workshop team.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable Qualifications and Experience</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Service and Repair or a closely related engineering qualification.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience repairing forklifts or access equipment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous welding experience.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience maintaining telehandlers, plant machinery or commercial vehicles.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Personal Qualities</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational and customer</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confident, accountable and willing to take ownership of problems through to resolution.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A dependable team player who asks for support when needed</span></li>

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