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Position: Workshop Engineer

Job ID: 1298/103

Location: Newcastle (with potential UK travel) 

Rate/Salary: Around £33,000 (depending on experience) + 0vertime 

Benefits: 25 days holiday + statutory | 3% contributory pension

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The job description below will outline this position of: Workshop Engineer

Typically, this person will be working as a diesel fitter within a workshop environment, either independently or as part of a small team. The role reports to the Workshop Manager, with a dotted line to the Operations Manager. The key focus is on performing engine overhauls and related tasks while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Workshop Engineer:

Carry out medium and high-speed engine overhauls          

Perform all assigned jobs in line with technical and work instructions         

Maintain communication with the manager to coordinate workload and spare parts requirements         

Submit accurate job documentation and time sheets on time

Attend team briefings when required     

Identify opportunities for additional work and report to management

Ensure tools and equipment are maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose

Carry out routine maintenance and fault correction on equipment

Maintain a clean and organised work area

Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental protocols

Work in line with the company Quality Management System and client specifications

Provide additional support to the engineering function as needed

Qualifications and requirements for the Workshop Engineer:

Provide additional support to the engineering function as needed           

Familiarity with diesel fitting in marine or industrial applications

Essential:         

Proven experience with medium and high-speed engines and associated ancillary equipment           

Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices            

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role

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