Depot Engineer

Speedy Hire Plc; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is looking for a Depot Engineer specializing in generators and compressors. You will service and maintain various equipment while ensuring effective repairs and clear communication with customers. The ideal candidate should possess a strong mechanical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary, 26 days' holiday, and extensive benefits, including on-site canteen and life assurance. Apply now for an exciting opportunity!

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Clear training & career progression

Life assurance & pension scheme

On-site canteen facilities

95% staff discount

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Retail discounts and offers

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in servicing or repairing generators and compressors.
• Hands-on experience in fault finding and repairs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair generators and compressors.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Fault diagnosis

Repair skills

Good IT skills

Clear communication

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility for overtime

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

ComAp panels

Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) panels

Job description

Depot Engineer - Generators & Compressors

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00-17:00 (42 hours per week)

Location: Erith. DA8 2AN

Are you a skilled Depot Engineer with a strong mechanical background in diesel engines, fault diagnosis and repair? Join Speedy, the UK's leading hire provider and help keep our customers powered up.

We're offering a competitive salary, stability and a great benefits package.

What you'll do

• Service, maintain and repair generators (20-1400 kVA) and compressors in Speedy depot
• Diagnose faults, replace parts and carry out effective mechanical repairs.
• Work on fleet fitted with telematics; equipment is fully sync-able using ComAp or Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) panels.
• Liaise professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Always follow company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hands‑on experience in fault finding and repairs.
• Experience servicing/repairing generators, compressors or similar plant/equipment.
• Good IT skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to cover overtime and participate in the on‑call rota.
• Commitment to supporting our ESG strategy - Decade to Deliver.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - get in touch for a confidential chat.
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Clear training & career progression pathways.
• Life assurance & pension scheme.
• On‑site canteen facilities (where available).
• 95% staff discount across the Speedy brand.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
• My Staff Shop: retail discounts and offers.
• Green Commute Initiative (cycle to work).
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters.

We also welcome applications from

HGV/Plant Mechanics, Forklift Engineers and candidates from similar industries.

About Speedy

Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job.

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.