Depot Engineer: Refurb & Major Repairs for Welfare Fleet

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra day off for your birthday

Life insurance

Retail discounts and perks

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral programme

Free on-site parking

Supportive, fast-growing team

Job summary

Welfare Hire (part of Kelling Group) is seeking a hands-on Depot Engineer to join the Major Repairs Team. You will perform refurbishments, major repairs, and fault diagnosis across our fleet, ensuring safety and quality.

You will report to the Foreman and Depot Manager, updating job cards and repair notes via a mobile tablet, while maintaining stock levels and supporting other depots as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment repair, engineering, or a similar maintenance role.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues across the depot.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience using mobile tablet-based job management systems.
• Background in plant, welfare units, access equipment, or a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out major in-house repairs, refurbishments, and detailed fault diagnosis across a wide range of welfare equipment.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks to ensure all assets are safe, compliant, and ready for hire.
• Update job cards, repair notes, and status information promptly and accurately via the mobile tablet.
• Provide support to other depots or departments when required, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.

Skills

Equipment repair

Engineering

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independent working

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Mobile tablet system

Job description

Welfare Hire (part of Kelling Group) is seeking a hands-on Depot Engineer to join the Major Repairs Team. You will perform refurbishments, major repairs, and fault diagnosis across our fleet, ensuring safety and quality.

You will report to the Foreman and Depot Manager, updating job cards and repair notes via a mobile tablet, while maintaining stock levels and supporting other depots as needed.