Powered Access Engineer

Speedy Hire Plc.; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £33,867

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Employee discount across Speedy brand

Training and development opportunities

Health plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Speedy Hire Plc. is seeking a Depot Based Powered Access Engineer in Tamworth to service, repair and refurbish powered access equipment. You will diagnose faults, read electrical and hydraulic drawings, and ensure equipment is safe and ready for hire.

Join a leading UK hire provider with ongoing training, development opportunities and a strong ESG focus. The role is based at Tamworth depot, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing powered access equipment such as scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• CAP registration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs and refurbishment of powered access equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Working on equipment from leading manufacturers including Niftylift, Skyjack, Genie and JLG.
• Conducting inspections and safety checks to ensure equipment is compliant and ready for hire.
• Identifying required repairs and providing accurate assessments of work needed.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and hydraulic drawings to support fault finding.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of fleet availability and customer service.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Supporting our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

Education

CAP registration (advantageous)

Tools

Electrical & hydraulic drawings

Job description

Powered Access Engineer – Tamworth

Salary: Up to £33,867 per annum, dependent on skillset and experience.

Location: Tamworth | Depot Based | Monday to Friday | 07:30–17:00.

ID1Ready to Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights?

Are you a skilled Engineer looking for your next challenge? Have you got a passion for fault finding, problem-solving and keeping equipment running at its best? Speedy Powered Access is looking for a motivated Powered Access Engineer to join our team in Tamworth! Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where your skills will be valued, your development supported and your contribution will make a real difference. Whether you're already experienced in powered access or looking to develop your engineering skills further, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

As a Depot Based Powered Access Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our powered access fleet safe, reliable and ready for hire. Working alongside our experienced engineering team at Tamworth, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing and refurbishing a wide range of powered access equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs and refurbishment of powered access equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Working on equipment from leading manufacturers including Niftylift, Skyjack, Genie and JLG.
• Conducting inspections and safety checks to ensure equipment is compliant and ready for hire.
• Identifying required repairs and providing accurate assessments of work needed.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and hydraulic drawings to support fault finding.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of fleet availability and customer service.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Supporting our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a strong engineering background, a practical approach and a genuine interest in powered access equipment. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous engineering experience within powered access, plant hire, construction equipment or a similar mechanical engineering environment.
• Experience servicing and repairing powered access equipment such as scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• The ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Experience identifying faults, estimating repairs and completing maintenance work to a high standard.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• CAP registration would be advantageous but is not essential.

Don’t have your CAP qualification yet? No problem! We’re committed to developing our engineers and can support you with the training and qualifications needed to take your skills and career to the next level.

Why Join Speedy Powered Access?

At Speedy, we know that great engineers are at the heart of delivering a fantastic service to our customers. You’ll be joining a supportive team, working with a varied fleet of equipment and benefiting from opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress your career. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and helping them achieve their ambitions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £33,867, dependent on skillset and experience
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop – access to discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative – cycle-to-work scheme
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters

Your Career, Your Future Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight, providing a clear pathway for career development and progression across the Speedy Group. Whether you’re looking to broaden your engineering experience, gain additional qualifications or progress into a more senior role, we’ll support you in reaching your goals.

Additional Information

Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. Some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity 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. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of 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 before employment begins. For more information on our policies and ESG commitments, please visit: esg/governance