Lifting Engineer in Dartford

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. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are proud of our strong teams, positive culture and commitment to putting People First.

We are currently looking for a Lifting Engineer to join our busy Tamworth depot-based workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly skilled engineering team where no two days are the same. You will have overall responsibility for the testing, maintenance and repair of our lifting hire equipment, ensuring it is safe, compliant and ready to support our customers. You will play a key role in the customer journey, ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards and that our customers receive an outstanding service. From time to time, you may also be required to attend customer sites to carry out breakdowns, servicing and inspections, particularly for equipment on long-term hire contracts.

Your Day‑to‑day Will Include:

• Carrying out thorough testing, servicing, inspection and repair of lifting equipment in line with LOLER and other relevant legislation.
• Diagnosing faults efficiently and completing repairs to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate service and inspection records using our internal systems.
• Ensuring all equipment is safe, compliant and fit for hire before it is released back into service.
• Attending customer sites when required to carry out breakdowns, inspections and servicing.
• Maintaining excellent standards of health, safety and housekeeping within the workshop and on site.
• Working collaboratively with depot, operations and logistics teams to maximise equipment availability.
• Delivering excellent customer service and representing Speedy in a professional and positive manner at all times.
• Supporting Speedy’s ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver by working safely, responsibly and sustainably.

What You’ll Need:

• A full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge and experience of hydraulics and mechanical equipment.
• A proactive approach to health and safety, with a strong understanding of workshop and site safety standards.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong work ethic and a “can do” attitude.
• The ability to think on your feet and solve problems efficiently.
• A commitment to quality, compliance 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 – discounts and offers across many leading retailers.
• Green Commute Initiative – cycle to work scheme.
• PAM (Employee Assistance Programme) – free and confidential support including counselling and advice for wellbeing, legal and financial matters.
• Industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, supporting colleague wellbeing and promoting healthier, more sustainable working patterns.
• Career Line of Sight – giving you a clear and transparent understanding of your development and progression opportunities across the Speedy Group.

Please be aware that Speedy reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore recommend submitting your application 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 embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to 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 the start of employment.