Service Engineer in Birkenhead

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!

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for keeping equipment running at its best? Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and compliance of a fleet of welding equipment, working on-site at our customers' premises. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of your role, ensure top-quality service, and keep operations running smoothly. If you’re looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised academic qualification in an electrical engineering discipline which should be at least HNC, HND, NVQ 4 or equivalent level.

• You will be responsible for the upkeep of current assets on site, delivering the agreed service levels, and building key relationships on site by delivering a first-class service to our customers.
• Undertaking maintenance, calibration and routine servicing of welding equipment.
• Troubleshooting known and unknown issues related to breakdowns.
• Building and maintaining a strong relationship with clients.
• Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times.
• Being up to date on knowledge and understanding of all relevant compliance and regulatory rules and procedures that relate to welding & engineering equipment.
• Staying fully conversant with the latest welding technology, in particular our partner brands like Kemppi, Lincoln, Binzel, ESAB etc.
• Managing the workflow of the client to meet current demand and future pipeline.
• Making well informed decisions on the repair and maintenance of the welding & engineering fleet for the project.
• Arranging routine services directly with clients and their staff.
• Produce electronic examination reports in a professional manner with high quality standards.
• Passing on expertise, knowledge, and good working practices to other personnel in the business to support the growth of the project.
• Demonstrating the right behaviours and ability to adapt and encourage others to face new challenges and embrace the changes required to meet the strategic objectives of Speedy.

• The ideal candidate will hold a recognised academic qualification in an electrical engineering discipline which should be at least HNC, HND, NVQ 4 or equivalent level.
• You will also have gained a relevant level of practical experience in the repair and maintenance of welding and engineering equipment, which should ideally be a recognised apprenticeship alongside direct relevant engineering & welding equipment hire experience.
• Can demonstrate experience and skill in building and maintaining relationships with customers and colleagues at multiple levels within an organisation to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Competent in repairing and servicing welding equipment.
• Self-motivated, demonstrates good organisational skills and a willingness to support and help resolve situations in a positive and professional manner.
• Driving Licence.

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Company van and fuel card.
• 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.