Mechanical Engineer

Speedy Hire Plc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' holiday

Pension and life assurance

Full product and technical training

Career development and progression

95% discount across Speedy brand

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

My Staff Shop employee discounts

Green Commute Initiative

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Speedy Hire Plc. in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Tool Hire Engineer to join our busy depot. You will service, repair and maintain power tools, lifting equipment and industrial machinery to ensure they are safe and ready for hire.

The role requires hands-on mechanical fault-finding, strong safety awareness and good communication. We offer extensive training, career progression and a supportive team in a fast-growing hire business.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical engineering experience is essential.
• Experience in tool hire, plant hire, mechanical maintenance or workshop engineering.
• Good health and safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing and maintaining power tools, lifting equipment and industrial machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs.
• Inspecting and testing equipment to ensure it's safe and ready for hire.
• Completing planned maintenance and prioritising repairs.
• Working with the depot team to minimise downtime and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Tool/plant hire

Maintenance & repairs

Fault-finding

Health & safety

Basic IT skills

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

Mechanical Engineer / Tool Hire Engineer – Glasgow

Depot Based | Full-Time | Permanent

Join Speedy – the UK's leading hire provider!

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Tool Hire Engineer to join our busy Glasgow depot.

If you have experience in mechanical maintenance, plant hire, tool repairs or workshop engineering, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

At Speedy, you'll work on a wide range of equipment, from power tools and lifting equipment to specialist industrial machinery, ensuring everything is serviced, repaired and ready for our customers.

What you'll be doing

• Servicing, repairing and maintaining power tools, lifting equipment and industrial machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs.
• Inspecting and testing equipment to ensure it's safe and ready for hire.
• Completing planned maintenance and prioritising repairs.
• Working with the depot team to minimise downtime and deliver excellent customer service.

What we're looking for

• Previous mechanical engineering experience is essential.
• Experience in tool hire, plant hire, mechanical maintenance, workshop repairs or a similar engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• A good understanding of health and safety.
• Basic computer skills and good communication skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and willingness to learn.

No previous hire industry experience? No problem!

If you've worked in mechanical engineering, plant maintenance or equipment repairs, we'll provide the specialist product training you need.

What we offer

• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Industry‑leading work‑life balance initiatives
• Company pension and life assurance
• Full product and technical training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• My Staff Shop employee discounts
• Green Commute Initiative
• Canteen facilities

Why Speedy?

We're passionate about developing our people. With dedicated training teams, structured development programmes and our Career Line of Sight, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and build a long‑term engineering career.

Equal Opportunities

Speedy is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Some roles may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks. All successful applicants must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies early where a high volume of applications has been received.

Our ESG policies: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

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