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Permanent

Fleet Support Engineer

Orion Electrotech
Heysham
money-bag £15.00 - £18.00/hour
Posted: 26 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 25 November 2026
Ref: 225763746

Fleet Support EngineerSalary: Competitive (DOE) Bonus SchemeAbout the Company

A well-established UK manufacturer and market leader within its sector is looking to recruit a Fleet Support Engineer to join its growing engineering team. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility, the business designs and manufactures specialist industrial equipment for customers across a range of industries and has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and expanding company that offers long-term career development, excellent training, and a varied hands-on engineering role.

The Role

As a Fleet Support Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, refurbishment, repair, and preparation of specialist hire equipment, ensuring assets are returned to service quickly, safely, and to a high standard.

The position combines mechanical fitting, fabrication, welding, assembly, inspection, and repair activities, while also supporting planned maintenance initiatives to improve equipment reliability and availability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect and assess equipment returned from customer sites.
  • Identify damage, faults, wear, and refurbishment requirements.
  • Produce condition reports and maintain accurate maintenance records.
  • Carry out mechanical repairs, assembly, refurbishment, and maintenance activities.
  • Undertake fabrication, welding, workshop repairs, and general engineering work.
  • Support planned maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability.
  • Work closely with operational teams to prioritise fleet readiness.
  • Assist with equipment testing, modifications, commissioning, and final inspections.
  • Identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and workshop organisation.
  • Assist with stock control and parts management.
What We''re Looking For
  • Engineering, maintenance, mechanical fitting, fabrication, or workshop-based experience.
  • Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs independently.
  • Experience using workshop equipment and hand tools.
  • Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
  • A proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
Working Hours
  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift
  • Flexibility to support business requirements when needed
What''s on Offer?
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Attendance and performance-related bonuses
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee benefits and discount platform
  • Free onsite parking
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
  • Permanent, full-time position with a growing business

If you''re a hands-on engineer with a strong mechanical background and enjoy a varied workshop-based role, we''d love to hear from you.

 

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