Plant Engineer

Lloyds British Group Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a Plant Engineer for their Carlisle location. The role involves inspecting and repairing plant hire equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company offers a flexible working environment with various benefits, including career progression and a supportive work/life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across Speedy

Training, development, and career progression opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Discounts via My Staff Shop

Green Commute Initiative for cycling

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to high standards.
• Technical/engineering background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing plant hire equipment.
• Collaborating with other engineers and the hire desk team.

Skills

Testing and repairing plant equipment

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

NVQ Level 2

City & Guilds in a relevant discipline

Job description

Plant Engineer - Carlisle

Speedy, the UK’s leading hire provider, is offering a flexible working environment that includes job shares and amended hours, emphasizing work/life balance.

Job Title: Plant Engineer

Location: Carlisle

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

We are seeking a Plant Engineer responsible for inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing plant hire equipment in the region, ensuring all work is safe and complies with Speedy safety standards. Daily tasks include collaborating with other engineers, liaising with drivers and the hire desk team to prioritize repairs and maintenance effectively.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to high standards, ideally within the hire industry or similar
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in a relevant discipline
• Technical/engineering background (desirable)
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Support for our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver

What We Offer:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across Speedy
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Discounts via My Staff Shop
• Green Commute Initiative for cycling
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support

Speedy values work/life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job share opportunities.

We provide a clear career progression pathway within the Speedy Group.

Note: Speedy may close vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. Some roles may require DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.