Job Introduction
Workshop Plant Engineer
Location: Newport
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Work Life Balance: Every other Wednesday off with Speedy's Work Life Balance initiative
Looking for a hands-on engineering role with great working hours, a supportive team and every other Wednesday off?
Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Plant Engineer to join our team at our Newport depot
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Engineer or Plant Fitter who enjoys working with a variety of equipment, solving mechanical problems and taking pride in getting machinery back into excellent working condition
Working within our workshop, you'll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of our hire equipment, predominantly light plant and power equipment, ensuring everything is safe, reliable and ready for our customers
With a 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, and every other Wednesday off through our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding engineering career while enjoying more time outside of work
Servicing, maintaining, repairing and refurbishing a variety of plant, tools and hire equipment
Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs to get equipment back into service
Inspecting and testing equipment to ensure it meets safety and quality standards
Working on a range of light plant and power equipment, giving you variety in your day-to-day role
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with manufacturer specifications
Working closely with your workshop colleagues to keep equipment available and ready for hire
Maintaining accurate service and repair records
Supporting the wider depot team to deliver excellent service to our customers
We're looking for someone who enjoys practical engineering, problem-solving and working as part of a team
You'll ideally bring:
Previous mechanical engineering experience, ideally within plant hire, tool hire, construction equipment, agricultural machinery or a similar engineering environment
Experience in servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment
A practical, hands-on approach with good fault-finding skills
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Basic computer skills to complete service and maintenance records
The ability to organise your workload and manage priorities effectively
A positive attitude towards health, safety and quality
Experience within the hire industry would be an advantage, but it's not essential – if you've got the right mechanical engineering background and a willingness to learn, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed
At Speedy, we're passionate about investing in our people and giving them the tools, training and opportunities to develop their careers
You'll be joining an established team where your skills are valued and where you'll have access to dedicated product training, technical support and opportunities to develop your engineering knowledge
Whether you're looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your engineering career, we'll support you along the way
What We Offer:
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Life assurance
Company pension scheme
95% discount across the Speedy brand
Dedicated technical and product training
Opportunities for career development and internal progression
Voluntary Health Cash Plan
My Staff Shop – discounts across a wide range of retailers
Green Commute Initiative – cycle-to-work support
PAM Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support
We also offer our Career Line of Sight, helping you understand the opportunities available to progress and grow within the Speedy Group
If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Plant Fitter or Workshop Engineer looking for a varied role, great working hours and the opportunity to develop your career with a leading hire business, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with Speedy!
Additional Information
Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date where we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks
The Speedy Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work
All applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability
All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of the right to work in the UK before employment begins
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