Job Introduction
Mechanical Engineer - Tamworth

Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services - providing everything needed for every job.

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join our Tamworth depot. This is a key operational role, responsible for carrying out mechanical repairs, servicing, and assembly across our range of industrial hire equipment, including power tools and lifting equipment. You will play an important part in ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards, available on time, and prioritised effectively to support customer demand.
What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous mechanical engineering experience (essential), ideally gained within the hire industry or a related engineering environment
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to supporting your business unit in delivering Speedy's ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver

What we can offer you

We are committed to supporting your success from day one. You will receive full on-the-job training, supported by our dedicated product and systems training teams. At Speedy, we are passionate about developing our people and offer tailored development programmes aligned to individual career goals. We take pride in recognising talent and actively promoting internal progression across the business.

Speedy also operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, reinforcing our commitment to colleague wellbeing and more balanced working patterns. We are open to conversations around flexible working options, including flexible start and finish times, shorter working days, term-time hours, and job share opportunities where appropriate.
Benefits include

• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• On-site canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop - discounts across a wide range of retailers
• Green Commute Initiative (Cycle to Work scheme)
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free and confidential support for wellbeing, legal, and financial matters
• Career Line of Sight, offering a clear and transparent view of progression opportunities within the Speedy Group

Additional information

Please note that Speedy reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date should we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

Some roles within the Speedy Group UK & Ireland may be subject to DBS, credit, or security clearance checks. Speedy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

Further details on our ESG governance can be found here:
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.