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Depot Engineer

Location: Tamworth, United Kingdom
Region: Powered Access
Job Category: Engineering
Business Unit: UK Hire Power
Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)
Hours: 7.30am - 5pm


Summary

We are currently recruiting for an Depot Engineer to provide overall responsibility for the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of hire equipment returned by depots in the region and ensuring that all work is undertaken is safe and complies with Speedy Safety Standards.

Main Responsibilities
  • Completion of transfer sheets, test tickets and all associated inspection, repair and maintenance paperwork
  • Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the inspection, testing, maintenance  and repair requirements of the company’s Power product range
  • Supporting in the training of employees in the safe use, inspection and testing of hire equipment
  • Ensuring the highest standards of equipment inspection, maintenance and repair to minimise the incidence and cost of breakdowns on-site
  • Fleeting of new hire fleet delivered to the depot
  • Reporting to Depot Manager/Foreman on requirements for purchases of equipment spares and fuels and, with the Depot Manager/Foreman’s consent, ordering spares as appropriate
  • Assisting the Depot Manager/Foreman to support depot operations to provide customer assistance
  • Ensuring that all equipment is cleaned/painted so as to be presented to customers in accordance with company standards
  • Dealing with enquiries in a professional and friendly manner and informing depots/Regional Teams of any problems when they arise
  • Ensuring all repairs and maintenance are completed in accordance with manufacturer and company standards
  • Servicing, maintenance and repair of equipment that is not dealt with by depot
  • Assisting Drivers, when required, with safe loading, securing and unloading
  • Identifying any safety risks in the depot to the Depot Manager/Foreman
  • Assisting in the completion depot asset and stock counts on a rolling and annual basis
  • Completing all administration documents and inputs to IT systems in a timely and accurate manner, where appropriate
  • Keeping the depot tidy and well organised at all times
  • Wearing full uniform and PPE at all times
  • Maintaining knowledge of the group’s equipment for hire/sale and activities
  • Conducting additional ad hoc duties as may be required
  • Following all company procedures and policies in company handbook
  • Ensuring all relevant training has been attended
  • Supporting and communicating effectively with the depot team
Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a technical knowledge of hire/asset equipment within the Power sector (i.e. Pumps/Compressors/Generators). You should have the ability to test and repair equipment to the highest standard, taking full ownership and responsibility in your work.

About the Company

Speedy Services is the UK’s leading service provider offering equipment for both hire and sales and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industrial and related industries.