Low Level Access Engineer

Speedy Hire Plc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider is seeking a Low Level Access Engineer in Newport to ensure equipment safety and compliance for customer hire. This role involves inspecting, servicing, and repairing low-level access equipment while maintaining health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess engineering experience, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. Offering competitive perks including generous holiday, life assurance, and career development opportunities, it's a great chance to join a People First culture.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% staff discount

Ongoing training and development

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in access, lifting, mechanical, or hire equipment environments preferred.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards and compliance.
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service, and repair low-level access equipment.
• Carry out pre-hire and post-hire checks to ensure equipment safety.
• Complete service and inspection records using internal systems and Microsoft Office.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in the workshop and on site.
• Deliver excellent customer service and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Engineering or workshop experience

Understanding of health and safety standards

Attention to detail

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong work ethic

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Low Level Access Engineer

Location: Newport

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – truly everything for every job. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to promote a culture that puts People First, supports wellbeing and encourages development and progression.

We are currently looking for a Low Level Access Engineer to join our Newport team. This is a key role within our operations, responsible for ensuring all low-level access equipment is safe, compliant and ready for hire. You will be working with equipment that enables customers to work safely at height, such as podiums, towers, ladders, folding platforms and other access products.

You will play a vital part in protecting customer safety and supporting operational efficiency by ensuring only fully compliant, well‑maintained equipment leaves the depot.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, servicing and repairing low-level access equipment in line with LOLER, PUWER and Speedy standards.
• Carrying out pre‑hire and post‑hire checks to ensure all equipment is safe and fit for purpose.
• Diagnosing faults and completing mechanical repairs where required.
• Accurately completing service and inspection records using our internal systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ensuring equipment is prioritised effectively to support depot operations and customer demand.
• Maintaining excellent health and safety standards within the workshop and on site.
• Supporting asset availability by working closely with depot and operations teams.
• Occasionally attending customer sites to carry out inspections, breakdowns or servicing if required.
• Delivering excellent customer service and representing Speedy in a professional manner at all times.
• Actively supporting Speedy’s ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver through safe, sustainable and responsible working practices.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or workshop experience, ideally within access, lifting, mechanical or hire equipment environments.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and a safety‑first mindset.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong work ethic and positive, proactive approach.
• The ability to think on your feet and problem‑solve effectively.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Canteen facilities.
• 95% staff discount across the Speedy brand.
• Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
• My Staff Shop – discounts and offers across many major retailers.
• Green Commute Initiative – cycle to work scheme.
• PAM (Employee Assistance Programme) – free and confidential support including counselling and advice for wellbeing, legal and financial matters.
• Career Line of Sight – a clear and transparent framework showing your development and progression opportunities across the Speedy Group.

Speedy also operates an industry‑leading Work Life Balance initiative, supporting colleague wellbeing and promoting healthier, more balanced working patterns. Where operationally possible, we encourage conversations around flexible working arrangements, reinforcing our commitment to being truly People First.

Please be aware that Speedy reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks.

Speedy is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

All applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required prior to the start of employment.

You can view our ESG Governance policies here:
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance