Plant Engineer – Reading
Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services for every job.
We are looking for a Plant Engineer to provide overall responsibility for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of plant hire equipment in the region. You will work directly with other engineers in the depot and liaise regularly with drivers and the hire desk team to ensure repairs and maintenance of plant equipment is prioritized effectively.
Responsibilities
• Inspect, test, maintain and repair plant hire equipment to ensure safe and compliant operation;
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance priorities with drivers and the hire desk;
• Work closely with the depot engineering team to support safety and quality standards;
• Support the delivery of Speedy’s ESG Strategy Decade to Deliver.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with the following:
* Proven ability to test and repair plant equipment to a high standard, ideally within the hire industry or a similar environment.
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent City & Guilds qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Technical or engineering background is desirable.
* Flexible approach to working hours.
* Ability to support your business unit/team in delivering Speedy’s ESG Strategy.
Benefits
What we will provide:
We will provide everything you need to succeed in this role, including on‑the‑job training and support from dedicated product and system training teams. We value employee growth and offer tailored development programmes to suit individual needs.
* 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 many suppliers
* Green Commute Initiative: work scheme for cycling
* PAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential support and counselling
* Work‑life balance initiative with flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term‑time hours and job‑share opportunities.
EEO Statement
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
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