Survey Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a Survey Engineer to ensure the maintenance and reliability of survey equipment. The role involves inspecting, testing, and repairing survey tools while working closely with the depot team. Candidates should have a technical background, strong attention to detail, and enjoy teamwork. This position offers benefits including 26 days holiday, life assurance, and training opportunities. A full UK driving license is preferred.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the brand

Ongoing training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle-to-work scheme

Work Life Balance initiative

Qualifications

• A good working knowledge of survey, safety, or communications equipment.
• A technical or engineering background.
• A full UK driving license is preferred.
• Reliable, detail-focused, and enjoys teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, and maintaining survey, safety, and communications equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on returned equipment.
• Completing thorough safety checks for compliance.
• Accurately completing service records and inspection documentation.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organised working environment.

Skills

Knowledge of survey, safety, or communications equipment

Detail-oriented

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Technical or engineering background

Job description

At Speedy, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading hire provider, offering an unrivalled range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services. More importantly, we’re proud of our people and the supportive, inclusive culture they help create every day.

Survey Engineer

Location: Tamworth

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00

Contract: Full Time, 40 hours per week

We’re looking for a Survey Engineer to join our friendly and experienced team in Tamworth. This is a great opportunity for someone with a technical or engineering background who enjoys hands‑on work and takes pride in ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for customers.

About the Role

Working closely with the Depot Manager and your colleagues, you’ll play a key part in keeping our survey equipment fleet in excellent condition. Your work will help prevent breakdowns at customer sites and ensure equipment is always prepared to the highest standards before it goes back out on hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, and maintaining survey, safety, and communications equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on returned equipment.
• Completing thorough safety checks so equipment is fully compliant and ready for rehire.
• Accurately completing service records and inspection documentation.
• Working as part of a supportive depot team to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and well‑organised working environment.
• Supporting Speedy’s ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver, helping us work safely and responsibly.

What We’re Looking For

• A good working knowledge of survey, safety, or communications equipment.
• A technical or engineering background.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred.
• Someone who is reliable, detail‑focused, and enjoys working as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.

What You’ll Get in Return

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance and a pension scheme.
• Canteen facilities (where available).
• A generous 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
• My Staff Shop, giving access to discounts at many well‑known retailers.
• Green Commute Initiative – cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• PAM – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering free and confidential support for wellbeing, legal, financial, and personal matters.
• An industry‑leading Work Life Balance initiative, supporting colleague wellbeing and flexible working arrangements where possible.

We also offer a Career Line of Sight, so you can clearly see how your career can grow with Speedy.

Additional Details

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK & Ireland may require a DBS, credit, or security clearance check.

Speedy is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. All roles require proof of the right to work in the UK before starting employment.

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