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Plant Engineer Erith

Location: Erith\nWorking Hours: 07:30 16:00\nContractual Hours: 40 hours per week

Location:

Erith

Working Hours:

07:30 16:00

Contractual Hours:

40 hours per week

Speedy are the UKs 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 Plant Engineer to join our team in Erith.

Plant Engineer

to join our team in

Erith

This is a hands-on engineering role with responsibility for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant and hire equipment, ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard and that work is completed safely and in line with Speedys safety requirements.

inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant and hire equipment

, ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard and that work is completed safely and in line with Speedys safety requirements.

Were particularly interested in candidates with a strong mechanical background and practical experience repairing small engines and mechanical equipment. Previous experience within the plant hire industry would be beneficial, but were also keen to hear from mechanically skilled candidates from similar engineering environments.

strong mechanical background and practical experience repairing small engines and mechanical equipment

. Previous experience within the plant hire industry would be beneficial, but were also keen to hear from mechanically skilled candidates from similar engineering environments.What youll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, youll work alongside other Engineers within the depot, carrying out servicing, fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance across our equipment.

Youll also work closely with our Drivers and Hire Desk team to ensure equipment repairs and maintenance are prioritised effectively, helping us keep our fleet safe, reliable and available for our customers.

What youll need

A strong mechanical engineering backgroundPractical experience of small engine repairs, servicing and fault findingProven ability to maintain and repair mechanical or plant equipment to a high standardPrevious experience within the plant hire industry or a similar engineering environment would be advantageousNVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is desirableA practical, hands-on approach to diagnosing and resolving faultsA flexible and collaborative approach to supporting the wider depot teamAbility to support your business unit and team in delivering our ESG Strategy Decade to Deliver

A strong mechanical engineering background

mechanical engineering background

Practical experience of small engine repairs, servicing and fault finding

small engine repairs, servicing and fault finding

Proven ability to maintain and repair mechanical or plant equipment to a high standard

Previous experience within the plant hire industry or a similar engineering environment would be advantageous

plant hire industry or a similar engineering environment

would be advantageous

NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable

A practical, hands-on approach to diagnosing and resolving faults

A flexible and collaborative approach to supporting the wider depot team

Ability to support your business unit and team in delivering our ESG Strategy Decade to Deliver

What we offer

26 days holiday, plus bank holidaysLife assurancePension schemeCanteen facilities95% discount across the Speedy brandOpportunities for training, development and career progressionVoluntary Health Cash PlanMy Staff Shop discounts and offers across a wide range of retailers and suppliersGreen Commute Initiative cycle-to-work supportPAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free and confidential support and counselling on matters including wellbeing, legal and financial concerns

26 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training, development and career progression

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

My Staff Shop discounts and offers across a wide range of retailers and suppliers

Green Commute Initiative cycle-to-work support

PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free and confidential support and counselling on matters including wellbeing, legal and financial concerns

Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing and identifying more balanced working patterns. Talk to us about the range of flexible working arrangements available, including flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term-time hours and job-share opportunities.

Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative

, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing and identifying more balanced working patterns. Talk to us about the range of flexible working arrangements available, including flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term-time hours and job-share opportunities.

Speedy also offers a Career Line of Sight, providing colleagues with a clear understanding of opportunities for progression and development across the Speedy Group.

Speedy also offers a Career Line of Sight

, providing colleagues with a clear understanding of opportunities for progression and development across the Speedy Group.

Please be aware that Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date where we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore recommend applying as soon as possible if you would like to be considered.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives with us.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to 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 by the start of employment.\n

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