Plant Engineer

Speedy Hire PLC; Usk; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Training and career progression

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Staff Shop discounts

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Speedy is seeking a Plant Engineer to take overall responsibility for inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant hire equipment in the region. You will work with other engineers in the depot and regularly liaise with drivers and the hire desk team to prioritise repairs and maintenance.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares and amended hours, with a strong focus on work/life balance under Speedy’s initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to the highest standard.
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Technical/engineering background is desirable.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Support ESG Strategy implementation within the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain and repair plant hire equipment in the region, ensuring safety and compliance with Speedy safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineers in the depot and liaise with drivers and the hire desk team to prioritise repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Plant equipment testing

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds

Engineering background

Flexible working hours

ESG strategy support

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

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!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plant Engineer to provide overall responsibility for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant hire equipment in the region, ensuring that all work undertaken is safe and complies with Speedy safety standards.
On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be working directly with other engineers in the depot and liaising regularly with drivers and the hire desk team to ensure repairs and maintenance of plant equipment is prioritised effectively.

What you'll need

• Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to the highest standard, ideally gained within the hire industry or similar
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Technical/engineering background is desirable
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/ amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!, 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.
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 withinThe 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 fostering 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.

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