Communications Engineer in Birmingham

About Speedy

Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services to customers across multiple industries. Our mission is simple: to deliver everything for every job safely, efficiently, and reliably.

The Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Communications Engineer to join our team in Tamworth. Reporting into the depot management team, you will take overall responsibility for ensuring communications equipment – such as two‑way radios, duplex communications, powered air respirators, and IT routers – is maintained, inspected, and repaired to the highest possible standards. Your work will play a key role in minimising equipment downtime, reducing breakdown costs, and ensuring customers receive fully compliant and reliable equipment for hire. Working closely with depot colleagues, you will carry out detailed inspections, preventative maintenance, and fault diagnosis on returned equipment, ensuring all items meet safety, operational, and quality standards before rehire. You will also be responsible for completing accurate service records and maintaining clear documentation to support compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough inspection, servicing, and maintenance of communications equipment and associated products.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime and ensure reliability.
• Conduct comprehensive safety checks on all returned equipment prior to rehire.
• Maintain accurate documentation, service records, and compliance reporting.
• Liaise with the Depot Manager and wider team to ensure smooth workflow and operational efficiency.

Full UK driving licence preferred.

What We Offer

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
• On‑site canteen facilities (where available).
• 95 % staff discount across the Speedy brand.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
• My Staff Shop: discounts across a wide range of retailers and suppliers.
• Green Commute Initiative: cycle‑to‑work support scheme.
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal, financial, and personal matters.

Speedy is proud to operate an industry‑leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to supporting colleague wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements where possible, including flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term‑time hours, and job share opportunities. We also provide a Career Line of Sight, helping colleagues clearly understand progression pathways and development opportunities within the Speedy Group.

Additional Information

Please note that vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Some roles may require DBS, credit, or security clearance checks. All roles require proof of the right to work in the UK before employment begins. Speedy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability.