Engineer - Plant

Speedy Hire Plc; Cleator Moor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

Staff discounts

Training & progression

Health plan

Green commute

EAP

Job summary

Speedy Hire Plc is seeking a Plant Engineer to take responsibility for inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant hire equipment in the region. The role supports a work/life balance with flexible start/finish times and opportunities for hybrid work where possible.

Based in Whitehaven, the engineer will work with depot engineers, drivers and the hire desk to prioritise repairs. The position offers 26 days holiday, life assurance, pension and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to a high standard.
• Flexible approach to working hours as part of the role.
• Technical/engineering background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain and repair plant hire equipment in the region.
• Work with depot engineers, drivers and hire desk to prioritise repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure all work complies with Speedy safety standards.

Skills

Testing and repairing plant equipment

Flexible working hours

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/ amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

Job Title - Engineer - Plant

Location - Whitehaven

Working Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per week

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plant Engineerto provide overall responsibility for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant hire equipment in the region, ensuring that all work undertaken is safe and complies with Speedy safety standards.

On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be working directly with other engineers in the depot and liaising regularly with drivers and the hire desk team to ensure repairs and maintenance of plant equipment is prioritised effectively.

What you'll need:

• Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to the highest standard, ideally gained within the hire industry or similar
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Technical/engineering background is desirable
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

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 that some roles withinThe 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.

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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.