Depot Engineer Power

Speedy Hire Plc.; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in the UK is seeking a Depot Engineer to join their Teesside team. The role involves servicing and maintaining generators and compressors, ensuring high standards of health and safety, and providing expert support to customers. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical knowledge and fault-finding skills, with the opportunity for career development and a competitive salary. Additional benefits include a health cash plan and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and pension scheme

95% staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with generators and compressors.
• Hands-on repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining generators and compressors.
• Carrying out fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Providing customer support and teamwork.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Fault-finding skills

Good IT skills

Clear communication skills

Flexibility for overtime

Tools

Telematics systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Depot Engineer – Power Generation & Compressed Air Systems

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (42 hours per week)

Location: Teesside, TS18 3AW

Are you passionate about keeping the world powered? Do you enjoy working hands‑on with diesel engines, generators and compressed air systems? Join Speedy, the UK’s leading hire provider, and play a key role in keeping our customers’ critical operations running smoothly.

We’re offering a competitive salary, long‑term stability and a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of generators (20–1400 kVA) and compressors within our Teesside depot.
• Carrying out fault diagnosis, component replacement and high‑quality mechanical repairs.
• Working with modern telematics systems; our fleet is fully compatible with ComAp and Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) control panels.
• Providing professional support to customers and collaborating with internal teams.
• Upholding Speedy’s high standards of Health & Safety at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A full UK driving licence.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, particularly with diesel engines and power generation equipment.
• Experience working with generators, compressors or similar plant.
• Confident fault‑finding skills and hands‑on repair experience.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support overtime and participate in the on‑call rota.
• A commitment to supporting our ESG strategy – Decade to Deliver.

We also welcome applications from HGV/Plant Mechanics, Forklift Engineers and those from related engineering backgrounds.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary – contact us for a confidential conversation.
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Clear training pathways and genuine career progression opportunities.
• Life assurance and pension scheme.
• On‑site canteen facilities (where available).
• 95% staff discount across the Speedy brand.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
• My Staff Shop: retail discounts and offers.
• Green Commute Initiative (cycle to work).
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters.

About Speedy

Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist equipment, plant and support services to keep industries moving.

Work Life Balance

We’re proud to champion an industry‑leading initiative, reducing core hours and supporting flexible working patterns. Talk to us about flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term‑time hours or job‑share options.

Career Line of Sight

Our framework gives every colleague a clear view of progression and development opportunities across the Speedy Group.

Speedy may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, Credit or Security Clearance checks. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All roles require proof of right to work in the UK.

Our ESG governance policies can be found here: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance