Engineer Electrical

Description

• Creating more balanced, flexible working patterns
• Reducing core contracted hours
• Monitor and test lifting and powered equipment, including electric hoists, winches and powered access tools, ensuring full operational safety.
• Carry out electrical inspections, including functionality checks, insulation tests, continuity checks and compliance verification in line with regulations.
• Prepare hire-ready equipment, ensuring each item is tested, clean, fully functional and compliant before leaving the depot.
• Assemble, configure and test electrical systems, such as temporary power distribution units, festoon lighting, transformers, cabling systems and site lighting products.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on 110V, 230V and 415V equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely and to high quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers, service teams and hire desk colleagues to prioritise repairs and meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure all electrical repairs meet required standards, such as BS 7671, PUWER, LOLER (where applicable) and Speedy safety policies.
• Complete electrical safety documentation, including test certificates, repair logs and system updates.
• Support workshop teams by identifying recurring electrical issues and suggesting improvements, replacements or preventative measures.
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance on electrical hire equipment, including PAT testing, condition checks and component replacement.
• Promote safe working practices, ensuring workshop electrical standards, isolation procedures and risk assessments are followed.

Requirements

• A hands-on electrical expert with strong technical curiosity
• High attention to detail with pride in workmanship
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate within a team
• Practical, analytical and solution-focused
• Ongoing learning to support electrical competence and compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, workshop-based environment
• Previous experience working with 110V systems and above (experience within the hire industry highly beneficial)
• Safety-conscious and professionally responsible
• Strong electrical diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Able to multitask and manage priorities effectively
• Familiarity with electrical regulations and safe working guidelines
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Flexible start/finish times
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential wellbeing and financial support
• 95% employee discount across the Speedy brand
• Providing options that support family, lifestyle and personal needs
• Full on-the-job training
• Access to dedicated product and system training specialists
• Structured development and engineering progression pathways
• Shorter days
• Green Commute Initiative – Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid options (where suitable)
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Job-share opportunities
• Training, development and clear career progression opportunities
• Life assurance
• Term-time hours
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• My Staff Shop: retail discounts and savings

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance