Electrical Engineer

Speedy Hire Plc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in Warrington is seeking an Electrical Engineer to ensure equipment safety and availability. This role involves electrical fault-finding, repairs, and support for workshop efficiency. Qualified candidates will have experience with 110v phase and above, good IT skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to safety and compliance. The company offers extensive training and development opportunities, along with competitive benefits including holiday, life assurance, and employee discounts.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% staff discount

Ongoing training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with 110v phase and above, ideally in the hire industry.
• Good IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical fault-finding and repairs on hire equipment.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards.
• Support workshop efficiency by prioritizing workload.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Proactive problem solving

Strong communication skills

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 06:30 to 16:30. Location: Warrington. Job Title: Electrical Engineer.

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 what we do, and we are proud of our strong culture, focus on development and commitment to putting People First.

We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Warrington team. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will play a key part in keeping our equipment safe, reliable and available for our customers. You will be responsible for electrical fault-finding, repairs and assembly across a wide range of industrial products, including power tools and lifting equipment, ensuring work is prioritised efficiently and completed to the highest standard.

What you’ll do

• Carrying out electrical fault-finding, repairs and testing on a range of hire equipment.
• Working on equipment operating at 110v and above.
• Assembling, maintaining and preparing equipment to be safely returned to hire.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed in line with company procedures and compliance standards.
• Accurately completing service and repair documentation using internal systems and Microsoft Office.
• Supporting workshop efficiency by prioritising workload in line with operational requirements.
• Maintaining excellent health and safety standards within the workshop.
• Working closely with depot, engineering and operations teams to maximise equipment availability.
• Delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
• Actively supporting Speedy’s ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver through safe, sustainable and responsible working practices.

What you’ll need

• Previous experience working with 110v phase and above, ideally within the hire industry or a similar engineering environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and quality of work.
• A commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

What we will provide / What we offer

We will provide everything you need to succeed in this role. You will receive full on-the-job training, with access to dedicated product and systems training teams who are there to support you. We are passionate about developing our people and offer tailored development programmes to suit individual career goals. We actively recognise and nurture talent, with a strong focus on internal progression across the Speedy Group.

• 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 leading 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 – providing transparency around progression and development opportunities across the Speedy Group.

Speedy also operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing and creating more balanced working patterns. We encourage open conversations around flexible start and finish times, shorter days, term-time hours and job share opportunities where operationally possible, reinforcing our ambition to be truly People First.

Please be aware that Speedy reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date should we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore recommend applying 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 fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and do the best work of their lives.

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