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Mechanical Engineer

Location: Tamworth, United Kingdom
Region: Northern
Job Category: Engineering
Business Unit: NSC
Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)
Hours: 08:00- 17:00

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Summary

Based in the depot, you as a Mechanical Engineer with Speedy will be a key part of the depot operations. A productive workshop means equipment is always available for our customers, which in turn, keeps the customer happy.
At Speedy we take pride in the safety of our equipment and its availability to the customer, which is why we make sure our Engineers are able to operate at their peak with continuous training courses and regular opportunities to learn new products.

Introduction to Speedy…

We may have started small but we’ve always had big ideas. Since Speedy was established in 1977 we have grown into the UK’s leading hire business. Along the way we’ve won countless awards for innovation, safety and our commitment to training to name but a few. Our people are the heart of our business and it’s their commitment and professionalism that makes us the biggest and the best in the industry.

Main Responsibilities

Once you’re settled into your role, you will spend most of the time in the field; liaising with customers, servicing and solving mechanical faults as required. You will play a key role in ensuring that our customers can rely on us to provide them with safe and reliable hire equipment so they can successfully deliver their projects. You will ensure that our equipment is performing to its full capabilities, that all equipment is tested, repaired and serviced to a high standard.

Being an Engineer with Speedy will bring great opportunities for you to learn new skills and progress your career, where you can learn from those around you and develop with our in-house training courses. At Speedy we take pride in the safety of our equipment and its availability to the customer, which is why we make sure our Engineers are able to operate at their peak with continuous training courses and regular opportunities to learn new products.

Ideal Candidate

At Speedy, we want to help you develop and progress; but we’ll need you to demonstrate these skills and attributes for us to be able to support you…

Essential:

  • Strong mechanical skills and able to use tools effectively
  • Strong communication skills both verbally & written
  • Able to adapt quickly to support others
  • Commitment  to learn and develop

Desirable:

  • Basic electrical skills (12/24v)
  • Previous experience working within the hire industry or other related engineering field
About the Company

Speedy are the leading provider of hire products and supporting services to the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors. We have a network of over 200 depots across the UK and Ireland, and over 3000 people who offer a nationwide service and look after the largest hire fleet in the market.

We also lead in health, safety and sustainability.  We are the safest hire provider, based on accident and industry rates, and have the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.  Our hire fleet also includes an increasing range of green option products, helping our customers improve their energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact.

Vision, mission and values:

Our vision is to become the best company in our sector to do business with and the best to work for.

Our mission is to provide safe, reliable hire equipment and services to enable successful delivery of customer projects.

  • Safe – the first priority in everything we do
  • As One – working together to collectively achieve our goals
  • Innovative – to continuously improve
  • Driven – to deliver first class customer service
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