Engineer Mechanical

Description

• Champion Speedy’s ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver, ensuring sustainability and safety are embedded in daily practice.
• Diagnose mechanical faults across a wide range of hire equipment and carry out effective repairs.
• Reducing core contracted hours
• Assemble and configure new equipment, completing pre-delivery inspections and testing before items enter the fleet.
• Advise depot colleagues and customers on safe operation, common issues, and correct maintenance of equipment.
• Collaborate closely with coordinators and depot teams to keep equipment availability high and support operational flow.
• Accurately record all repair work, servicing activities and parts usage using Speedy’s internal systems.
• Carry out safety checks, LOLER inspections (if certified) and general equipment assessments to meet regulatory and industry standards.
• Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance, ensuring equipment is always safe, compliant and ready for hire.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment, following all health and safety policies.
• Creating more balanced and sustainable work patterns
• Prioritise workload effectively, ensuring urgent repairs are completed promptly to support customer demand.

Requirements

• Previous mechanical engineering experience (hire industry experience highly desirable)
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic depot environment
• High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Ability to support the delivery of our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver
• Practical, hands-on and mechanically minded
• Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Tailored development programmes and career pathways
• Full on-the-job training
• Term-time hours
• Shorter working days
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• My Staff Shop – retail discounts and offers
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Canteen facilities
• Flexible start/finish times
• Offering flexible arrangements that support family, lifestyle and personal needs
• Job share options
• Dedicated product and system training teams
• Life assurance
• Green Commute Initiative – Cycle to Work Scheme
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support
• Hybrid arrangements (where suitable)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance