Small Tools Fitter

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Job Reference SPD/TP/522968/21580TEST

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full Time (Permanent) Contracted Hours: 40 Salary: Competitive Working Hours: 07:30 - 16:00 Location: Erith Closing Date: 13/11/2026 Job Category: Engineering Region / Division: Ops Support Business Unit: NSC

Job Introduction

Small Tools Fitter

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

About the Role

Speedy, the UK’s leading hire provider, is seeking a Small Tools Fitter 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.

Your Responsibilities

• 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.

What You’ll Need

• 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.

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 across major retailers

• Green Commute Initiative – cycle to work scheme

• PAM (Em