Depot Engineer

Speedy Services; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a Depot Engineer for its Teesside depot. The role involves servicing and repairing generators and compressors. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of diesel engines and have a full UK driving license. Benefits include competitive salary, 26 days’ annual leave, training pathways, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance & pension scheme

95% staff discount across the Speedy brand

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Strong diesel engine knowledge with hands-on repair experience.
• Prior experience servicing generators and compressors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair generators and compressors.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs.
• Work on fleet equipped with telematics.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Strong knowledge of diesel engines

Experience servicing/repairing generators/ compressors

Good IT skills (including Microsoft Office)

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently under pressure

Flexibility for overtime and on-call rota

Job description

Job Title

Depot Engineer – Generators & Compressors

Hours & Location

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00-17:00 (42 hours per week)
Location: Teesside, TS18 3AW

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 – confidential chat available
• 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

About Speedy

Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools and specialist equipment for every job. The Speedy Group embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, encouraging all people to do the best work of their lives with us. We also offer a Career Line of Sight to understand progression and growth within the Group.

Equal Opportunity

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. 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.

Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We recommend completing the application as promptly as possible.