Lead Service Engineer – Workshop & Maintenance

Speedy Hire; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discount across the Speedy brand

Training and career progression

Health plan

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Speedy Hire Erith is seeking a Foreman to lead a busy service workshop, overseeing servicing, repairs and refurbishment of hire equipment. You will manage a team of Service Engineers, prioritise workloads and ensure availability for customers.

The role rewards hands-on leadership, strong mechanical expertise and a focus on safety, quality and stock control. You’ll contribute to training, development and continuous improvement while maintaining high workshop standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and technical knowledge.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Engineering experience within plant hire or construction equipment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing stock and assets.
• Hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of Service Engineers
• Overseeing servicing, repairs and maintenance
• Providing hands-on technical support when needed
• Prioritising workloads to keep equipment available for customers
• Managing stock, assets and equipment counts
• Identifying training and development needs within the team
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping

Skills

Mechanical background

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stock management

Problem solving

Safety focus

Job description

Speedy Hire Erith is seeking a Foreman to lead a busy service workshop, overseeing servicing, repairs and refurbishment of hire equipment. You will manage a team of Service Engineers, prioritise workloads and ensure availability for customers.

The role rewards hands-on leadership, strong mechanical expertise and a focus on safety, quality and stock control. You’ll contribute to training, development and continuous improvement while maintaining high workshop standards.