Plant Engineer in Arborfield

Energy Jobline ZR; Arborfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Training & career progression

Job summary

The Speedy Group is seeking a Plant Engineer in Reading to oversee inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant hire equipment. You will work with depot engineers, drivers and the hire desk to ensure repairs are prioritised and safety standards are met.

The role offers flexibility in hours, opportunities for development, and a strong emphasis on work/life balance within a leading UK hire provider.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to a high standard.
• Technical/engineering background desirable.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Support the ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall responsibility for inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant hire equipment in the region.
• Collaborate with depot engineers, drivers and hire desk team to prioritise repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Testing & repair

Engineering background

Flexible hours

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionID1 Flexible hours available this includes job shares/ amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy! Job Title - Plant Engineer Location - Reading Working Hours - Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 16:30 - 42 Hours 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

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
• 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.

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 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.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to , , , , family or parental status, , veteran, neurodiversity status or status.

All roles within The Speedy Grouprequire proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.