Mechanical Engineer

Location: Newport
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07:00 - 16:30)

Speedy, the UK's leading hire provider, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Newport depot team. This is a key role within our operations, responsible for ensuring a wide range of mechanical and access equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for hire.

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

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• Inspecting, testing, servicing and repairing mechanical and access equipment in line with LOLER, PUWER and Speedy standards.
  
• Carrying out pre‑hire and post‑hire inspections to ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose.
  
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and completing repairs efficiently and accurately.
  
• Completing service and inspection records using internal systems and Microsoft Office.
  
• Prioritising equipment to meet depot operational needs and customer demand.
  
• Maintaining excellent health and safety standards within the workshop and on customer sites.
  
• Supporting asset availability by working closely with depot and operations teams.
  
• Attending customer sites when required to carry out servicing, breakdown response or inspections.
  
• Delivering excellent customer service and representing Speedy in a professional manner.
  
• Actively supporting Speedy's ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver through safe, sustainable and responsible working practices.
  

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• Previous engineering or workshop experience, ideally within mechanical, plant, access, lifting or hire equipment environments.
  
• Good understanding of health and safety standards and compliance requirements.
  
• Strong attention to detail and a safety‑first mindset.
  
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  
• A proactive approach with strong problem‑solving skills.
  
• A positive work ethic and commitment to high standards.
  

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• 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 across major retailers
  
• Green Commute Initiative - cycle to work scheme
  
• PAM (Employee Assistance Programme) - free confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support
  
• Career Line of Sight - transparent development and progression framework
  

Speedy operates an industry‑leading Work Life Balance initiative, supporting colleague wellbeing and encouraging flexible working conversations where operationally possible - reinforcing our commitment to being truly People First.

Please note: Speedy reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Some roles may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks.

Speedy is an equal opportunity employer. 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 employment.