Plant Engineer

The Speedy Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

Speedy brand discounts

Training & progression

Health cash plan

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work

Employee assistance programme

Work Life Balance initiatives

Job summary

The Speedy Group is hiring a Plant Engineer for the Erith depot. You will service, repair and maintain a range of equipment, working closely with fellow engineers and the hire desk to prioritise tasks and keep the fleet safe and reliable for customers.

The role focuses on hands-on diagnostics and collaborative problem solving in a fast-paced environment. We value a strong mechanical background, practical fault-finding skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong mechanical engineering background.
• Experience with small engine repairs, servicing and fault finding.
• Proven ability to maintain and repair plant equipment to a high standard.
• Experience in plant hire or similar engineering environment is advantageous.
• NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance across our equipment.
• Work with other Engineers within the depot.
• Collaborate with Drivers and Hire Desk to prioritise repairs and keep the fleet safe and available for customers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Small engine repairs

Fault finding

Maintenance

Hands-on diagnostics

Team collaboration

Support ESG strategy

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Plant Engineer Erith

Location: Erith

Working Hours: 07:30 16:00

Contractual Hours: 40 hours per week

Speedy are the UKs leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services everything for every job! We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Engineer to join our team in Erith.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out servicing, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance across our equipment.
• Working with other Engineers within the depot.
• Working closely with our Drivers and Hire Desk team to ensure equipment repairs and maintenance are prioritised effectively, helping us keep our fleet safe, reliable and available for our customers.

What you’ll need

• A strong mechanical engineering background
• Practical experience of small engine repairs, servicing and fault finding
• Proven ability to maintain and repair mechanical or plant equipment to a high standard
• Previous experience within the plant hire industry or a similar engineering environment would be advantageous
• NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable
• A practical, hands-on approach to diagnosing and resolving faults
• A flexible and collaborative approach to supporting the wider depot team
• Ability to support your business unit and team in delivering our ESG Strategy Decade to Deliver

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 across a wide range of retailers and suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative cycle-to-work support
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free and confidential support and counselling on matters including wellbeing, legal and financial concerns
• Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative , demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing and identifying more balanced working patterns. Talk to us about the range of flexible working arrangements available, including flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term-time hours and job-share opportunities. Speedy also offers a Career Line of Sight , providing colleagues with a clear understanding of opportunities for progression and development across the Speedy Group.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives with us. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.