Test and Run Technician

Speedy Services; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire services provider in Slough is looking for a Test and Run Technician to test and service equipment returned from hire. The ideal candidate has basic electrical and mechanical skills, strong communication abilities, and a desire to grow within the engineering field. This position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on well-being and career progression.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the brand

Opportunities for career progression

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Basic electrical skills are required.
• You should have basic mechanical skills and tool proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic electrical and functionality testing.
• Service and clean products returned from hire.
• Ensure the products are safe and presentable.

Skills

Basic electrical skills (12/24v)

Basic mechanical skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in hire industry or engineering

Support ESG Strategy

Job description

Test and Run Technician

Job Type: Permanent

Job Sector: Engineering

Region: South East

Location: Slough

Salary: £28,589 to £31,000 per annum

Salary Description: Attractive

Posted: 24/11/2025

Recruiter: Speedy Services

Job Ref: SPD/TP/487810/20681

Speedy are the UK & Ireland's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job!

Job Title: Test and Run Technician

Location: Slough

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per week

The role of a Test and Run Technician is a busy and productive role in the depot, performing basic electrical and functionality testing as well as servicing and cleaning products returned from hire to ensure they are safe and presentable, ready for the next customer to take away.

Whilst the role brings responsibility, it's a perfect opportunity for you to build a career in engineering with us, where you can learn from those around you and develop with our award-winning, in-house training courses.

What you'll need:

• Basic electrical skills (12/24v)
• Basic mechanical skills and the ability to use tools effectively
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Previous experience working within the hire industry or other engineering field is desirable
• 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. 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 within The 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.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.