Survey Engineer

Speedy Hire Plc; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire services provider in Tamworth is seeking a Survey Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of survey equipment. This full-time position involves inspecting, testing, and maintaining equipment, along with fault diagnosis and repair. Candidates should have a technical or engineering background and a good working knowledge of survey equipment. In return, the company offers numerous benefits, including holidays, life assurance, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and pension scheme

95% discount across Speedy brand

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of survey, safety, or communications equipment.
• Technical or engineering background preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain survey equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment.
• Complete safety checks and service records.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.

Skills

Working knowledge of survey equipment

Technical or engineering background

Detail-oriented

Reliable team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Survey Engineer

Location: Tamworth
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00
Contract: Full Time, 40 hours per week

At Speedy, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading hire provider, offering an unrivalled range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services. More importantly, we’re proud of our people and the supportive, inclusive culture they help create every day.

We’re currently looking for a Survey Engineer to join our friendly and experienced team in Tamworth. This is a great opportunity for someone with a technical or engineering background who enjoys hands‑on work and takes pride in ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for customers.

About the Role

Working closely with the Depot Manager and your colleagues, you’ll play a key part in keeping our survey equipment fleet in excellent condition. Your work will help prevent breakdowns at customer sites and ensure equipment is always prepared to the highest standards before it goes back out on hire.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Inspecting, testing, and maintaining survey, safety, and communications equipment.

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on returned equipment.

• Completing thorough safety checks so equipment is fully compliant and ready for rehire.

• Accurately completing service records and inspection documentation.

• Working as part of a supportive depot team to keep operations running smoothly.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and well‑organised working environment.

• Supporting Speedy’s ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver, helping us work safely and responsibly.

What We’re Looking For

• A good working knowledge of survey, safety, or communications equipment.

• A technical or engineering background.

• A full UK driving licence is preferred.

• Someone who is reliable, detail‑focused, and enjoys working as part of a team.

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.

What You’ll Get in Return

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

• Life assurance and a pension scheme.

• Canteen facilities (where available).

• A generous 95% discount across the Speedy brand.

• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities.

• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.

• My Staff Shop, giving access to discounts at many well‑known retailers.

• Green Commute Initiative - cycle‑to‑work scheme.

• PAM - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering free and confidential support for wellbeing, legal, financial, and personal matters.

• An industry‑leading Work Life Balance initiative, supporting colleague wellbeing and flexible working arrangements where possible.

We also offer a Career Line of Sight, so you can clearly see how your career can grow with Speedy.

A Few Final Details

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK & Ireland may require a DBS, credit, or security clearance check.

Speedy is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. All roles require proof of the right to work in the UK before starting employment.

You can view our ESG Governance policies here:
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance