Lifting Equipment Engineer – Depot Based Location: Warrington Contract: Full Time, 40 hours per week Working Hours: 06:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday Speedy Hire is the UK’s leading provider of hire equipment, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services—everything for every job. We are currently looking for a skilled Depot-Based Lifting Equipment Engineer to join our busy workshop team at our Warrington depot. This is a depot-based role, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with set hours of 06:30 to 16:30. You will be responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of lifting equipment to ensure it is safe, compliant, and ready for hire. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Carrying out LOLER inspections, thorough examinations, and functional testing of lifting equipment within the depot. Performing planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and availability. Diagnosing faults and completing mechanical and hydraulic repairs on a wide range of lifting hire equipment. Preparing equipment for hire, ensuring it meets all statutory, safety, and Speedy quality standards. Accurately completing service records, test certificates, defect reports, and compliance documentation using Speedy systems. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment in line with health and safety regulations. Working closely with depot colleagues, hire desk teams, and management to support daily operations and customer requirements. Attending customer sites when required to undertake breakdowns, servicing, or inspections on equipment on long-term hire contracts. Acting as a technical point of contact, supporting a positive customer experience and reinforcing Speedy’s commitment to safety and service. Supporting your business unit and team in delivering Speedy’s ESG Strategy – “Decade to Deliver.” What You’ll Need A full UK driving licence. Strong knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems. Experience working with lifting equipment and compliance testing (LOLER knowledge essential). A clear commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards. The ability to work independently or as part of a team. A proactive, problem-solving approach and the ability to think on your feet. A strong work ethic and customer-focused mindset. What We Offer 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Life assurance. Pension scheme. Canteen facilities (where available). 95% discount across the Speedy brand. Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities. Voluntary Health Cash Plan. My Staff Shop, offering discounts across a wide range of retailers and suppliers. Green Commute Initiative – cycle-to-work scheme. PAM – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free and confidential support for wellbeing, legal, financial, and personal matters. An industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating Speedy’s commitment to colleague wellbeing. Flexible working options where appropriate, including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job share opportunities. Speedy also offers a Career Line of Sight, providing clarity and structure around progression and development opportunities across the Speedy Group. Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies early should a high volume of applications be received. Early application is recommended. Some roles within The Speedy Group UK & Ireland may require a DBS, credit, or security clearance check. Speedy is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives. All applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. View our ESG Governance policies here: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance