Mechanical Engineer

Location: Erith

Hours: 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - truly everything for every job. We put our people at the heart of what we do and are proud to promote a culture where development, wellbeing and work life balance are central to our success. We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Warrington team. This is a hands-on, varied role where you will play a vital part in ensuring our equipment is safe, compliant and ready to support our customers when they need us most. Based primarily at our depot and occasionally attending customer sites, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of hire equipment, ensuring all assets meet safety, quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing and repairs on a wide range of mechanical hire equipment.
• Diagnosing faults quickly and effectively, ensuring equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently.
• Completing all service documentation accurately using our internal systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ensuring all equipment meets PUWER and other relevant compliance standards.
• Supporting equipment availability by working closely with depot, logistics and operations teams.
• Providing excellent customer service, representing Speedy in a professional and positive manner at all times.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Actively supporting Speedy's ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver, by working safely, sustainably and responsibly.

What you'll need

• A full UK driving licence.
• Previous mechanical engineering experience is essential, ideally within the hire industry or a similar engineering environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and remain calm under pressure, while also being a strong team player.
• A commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Canteen facilities.
• 95% staff discount across the Speedy brand.
• Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
• My Staff Shop - access to discounts and offers across many major retailers.
• Green Commute Initiative - cycle to work scheme.
• PAM (Employee Assistance Programme) - free, confidential support including counselling and advice for wellbeing, legal and financial matters.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where operationally possible, as part of our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative, reinforcing our commitment to being People First.
• Career Line of Sight - a transparent framework showing routes for progression and development across the Speedy Group.

Please be aware that Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised date should we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore recommend applying as soon as possible. Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks. Speedy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and do the best work of their lives. All applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required prior to employment.