Job Introduction
Lifting Engineer
Location: Gloucester (GL2 5EA)
Working Pattern: 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
Working Hours: 07:00 – 17:00
Contracted Hours: 42 hours per week
Day Off: Friday (as part of 9-day fortnight)
Lifting Engineer
As a depot-based Lifting Engineer in our busy workshop, you will have overall responsibility for the testing, maintenance and repair of our lifting hire equipment.
You will play a key role in the customer journey ensuring that they are at the heart of everything we do. You may also be required to attend customer sites to undertake breakdowns and servicing for equipment on long-term customer contracts. We have strong teams and great working relationships and we want you to be part of this fantastic story.
What You’ll Need
- Proven mechanical engineering experience (essential), ideally within the hire industry or similar engineering environment
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
- Commitment to supporting ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver
What We Provide
We will give you everything you need to succeed in this role. This includes:
- Full on-the-job training
- Access to dedicated product and systems training teams
- Tailored development programmes to support your career growth
- Opportunities for internal progression through our recognised talent development pathways
Work Life Balance at Speedy
Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, designed to support colleague wellbeing and promote flexible working patterns.
For this role, you will benefit from a 9-day fortnight, giving you every other Friday off, alongside structured working hours. We also offer flexibility options such as adjusted start/finish times, shorter days, and alternative working arrangements where possible.
This reflects our commitment to putting People First and supporting a healthier work-life balance.
What We Offer
- 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Canteen facilities
- 95% discount across the Speedy brand
- Training, development, and career progression opportunities
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan
- My Staff Shop discounts and offers
- Green Commute Initiative (cycle to work scheme)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing, legal, and financial support
Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight, providing clear visibility of progression and growth opportunities across the business.
Additional Information
- Vacancies may close early due to high application volumes
- Some roles may require DBS, credit, or security clearance checks
- All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Speedy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
ESG Governance:
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance
Speedy Hire