Mechanical Engineer

Lloyds British Group Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Erith. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of mechanical repairs and servicing of a diverse range of industrial products, including power tools and lifting equipment. The company is committed to employee growth, offering comprehensive training and development programs tailored to individual needs. With a strong focus on work-life balance, flexible working arrangements are available to support your lifestyle. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a supportive environment to thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential mechanical engineering experience, ideally in the hire industry.
• Strong communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and servicing on industrial products.
• Ensure effective prioritization of repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Experience

Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Erith - Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 16:00 - 40 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!

Based in the depot in Erith, the Mechanical Engineer plays a key role in our operations, performing mechanical repairs, assembly and servicing on our range of industrial products such as power tools and lifting equipment, ensuring that all repairs and maintenance of equipment is prioritised effectively.

For us to help you on your journey to success, here’s what you will need:

• Previous mechanical engineering experience is essential, ideally gained within the hire industry or other engineering field
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to work under pressure and as part of a team
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

What will we provide?

We will provide everything you need to ensure you succeed in this role! We offer all on the job training and have dedicated product and system training teams available to support you. We are passionate about employee growth and offer tailored development programmes to suit individual needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to recognise and develop talent, which has allowed us to champion internal progression over the years.

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.

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 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 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 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 foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

ESG Governance Policies

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.