Mechanical Engineer

Lloyds British Group Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hire industry seeks a Mechanical Engineer based in Cambuslang, Glasgow. This role is vital for performing repairs and servicing of industrial products, while ensuring effective prioritization of projects. Speedy values employee growth and offers supportive training programs, flexible working arrangements, and superb benefits for career progression.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical engineering experience is essential, ideally in the hire industry or other engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs, assembly, and servicing on a range of industrial products.
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance of equipment are prioritized effectively.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical engineering experience

Job description

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

Job role - Mechanical Engineer

Location - Cambuslang, Glasgow

Based in the depot in Glasgow, 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. The role involves ensuring all repairs and maintenance of equipment are prioritized effectively.

• Previous mechanical engineering experience is essential, ideally gained within the hire industry or other engineering fields.
• 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 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. We offer flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job share opportunities.

What we offer:

• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 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 across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: cycling work scheme
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free and confidential support and counselling for wellbeing, legal, financial matters, and more

Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight, providing a clear understanding of routes to progression and growth within the group.

Please note that Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend applying promptly if interested.

Some roles may require a DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance Check. Speedy is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. All applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability. Proof of right to work in the UK is required at the start of employment.

For more information, see our policies aligned with ESG Governance.