Test and Run Technician

About the Role

Join Speedy Hire, the foremost tool and specialist equipment hire provider across the UK and Ireland, renowned for a comprehensive range of products and services that cater to every job requirement. We are recruiting a Test and Run Technician to be based at our Castle Donington depot. This role involves conducting fundamental electrical and operational testing along with servicing, cleaning, and preparing returned hire equipment to ensure full safety and excellent condition for the next user.

This position promises a busy and fulfilling work environment and serves as an excellent platform to develop your engineering career through hands-on experience and award-winning internal training programs.

Working Hours and Compensation

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 42 hours weekly
• Salary: £29,572 annually, pro-rata

Responsibilities

• Perform basic electrical tests on 12/24v equipment
• Conduct mechanical inspections and utilize tools competently
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and ensure proper servicing post-hire
• Ensure all products meet safety and presentation standards before re-hire
• Contribute to team goals aligned with the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy, Decade to Deliver

Requirements

• Fundamental electrical knowledge at 12/24 volts
• Basic mechanical skills and proficient tool handling
• Good verbal and written communication capabilities
• Prior experience in the hire industry or an engineering discipline is advantageous
• Supportive of ESG initiatives within the business unit

Benefits and Perks

• 26 days of holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Life assurance coverage
• Participation in company pension scheme
• Access to canteen facilities
• Employee discount of 95% across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers from various suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative supporting cycling to work
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for wellbeing, legal, and financial issues

Additional Details

Speedy prioritizes work-life balance through initiatives aimed at reducing contracted hours and enabling flexible work patterns, including options such as flexible start/end times, shorter working days, term-time hours, and job-sharing arrangements. The company promotes a clear Career Line of Sight, offering transparency regarding progression paths within the organization.

Applicants should be mindful that some positions within the Speedy Group may require background checks such as DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every applicant is considered fairly regardless of personal characteristics. Proof of the right to work in the UK is mandatory before employment commences.