Depot Engineer

Speedy Hire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK seeks a Depot Engineer for its Greater London location. The successful candidate will service and repair generators and compressors, ensuring effective mechanical repairs and strong customer interaction. Ideal applicants should have significant experience in fault diagnosis and diesel engines. The role includes benefits like 26 days holiday, training pathways, and a staff discount program. A full UK driving license is required, along with a commitment to the company's ESG strategy.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance & pension scheme

95% staff discount across the brand

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hands-on experience in fault finding and repairs.
• Experience servicing/repairing generators, compressors or similar equipment.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair generators and compressors in the depot.
• Diagnose faults, replace parts, and carry out mechanical repairs.
• Liaise professionally with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Repair of diesel engines

Servicing generators and compressors

Good IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Strong communication skills

Job description

Position Overview

Depot Engineer Generators & Compressors Hours : Monday Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (42 hours per week) Location : Erith.

Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job? Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.

DA8 2AN Are you a skilled Depot Engineer with a strong mechanical background in diesel engines, fault diagnosis and repair? Join Speedy, the UKs leading hire provider and help keep our customers powered up.

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

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair generators (2014‑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

• 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

• Full UK driving licence.
• 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.
• Green Commute Initiative (cycle to work).
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters.

Company

About Speedy: Speedy is the UKs 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.

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

Application Notes

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 may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

Equity Statement

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.