Workshop Engineer Gym Equipment

Workshop Engineer

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Workshop Engineer to join our growing team based on the outskirts of Rugby.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically and electrically skilled engineer to work with a wide range of commercial gym equipment, including treadmills, cross trainers, resistance machines and other fitness equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, repairing, fault-finding and refurbishing gym equipment, ensuring every machine leaves the workshop in safe, reliable and fully operational condition.

We are looking for someone with a strong mechanical and electrical background, excellent problem-solving skills and a genuine can-do attitude. You should be comfortable working independently, diagnosing faults and finding practical, cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, repair and refurbish a wide range of gym and fitness equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve both mechanical and electrical faults.
• Read and interpret electrical schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical testing and fault-finding.
• Install, replace and configure components where required.
• Carry out software and firmware updates on cardio equipment.
• Prepare refurbished equipment to a high standard before dispatch.
• Test equipment thoroughly to ensure it is safe and fully operational.
• Identify faults efficiently and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Support other workshop activities when required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong practical experience in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• The ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Good IT skills and confidence using computers and software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.
• A willingness to learn new equipment, systems and technologies.
• The physical capability to carry out demanding workshop work and handle gym equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive team-focused attitude.
• A flexible and practical approach to getting the job done efficiently and cost-effectively.

Previous experience working with gym, fitness, industrial, electrical or mechanical equipment would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Career progression opportunities
• Optional overtime
• Free on-site parking
• Full in-house training
• A varied and hands-on working environment
• The opportunity to develop your technical skills and take on new challenges

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Work location: In person

Important Information

Unfortunately, company sponsorship is not available for overseas applicants for this position.

If you are an enthusiastic, technically minded and hands-on engineer looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, develop your skills and make a real contribution to the preparation and performance of high-quality fitness equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton NN6 6JU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (required)
• Electrical Knowledge: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person