Service Engineer
Service Engineer
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Location: South London
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, overtime, on-call rota
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
The Service Engineer plays a vital role in supporting depot operations by assisting with daily tasks and performing inspections and repairs on the hire fleet at customer locations and sites.
In addition, the Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all fleet trailers remain legally compliant through regular inspections, servicing, and repairs both while on hire and within company depots.
The role also includes supporting the technical centre, with fleet upgrades as required, ensuring alignment with operational targets set by the Regional Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all work within company depots and customer sites with strict adherence to health and safety protocols
- Conduct thorough inspections, servicing, repairs and fault resolution for all hire fleet assets
- Complete paperwork accurately, on time, recording details of inspections repairs and servicing. Clearly distinguish between fair wear and tear, customer related damage and warranty failures to maintain transparency and accountability
- Report hazards and near misses to support SRL’s “Don’t Walk By” safety culture
- Take responsibility for work tools, spare stock and company assigned vehicle. Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, adequately stocked and ready for operational use
- Wear correct PPE and work in line with RAMS, COSHH and toolbox talks
- Represent SRL positively through professional behaviour and appearance
- Take part in training and development activities. Engineers will be expected to engage in both theretical and practical training sessions
Reporting To
- Regional Manager
Skills & Experience
Essential
- No prior specific experience is required, as full training will be provided
- Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
- Strong focus on health and safety
- Proactive problem solving mindset with resourcefulness and initiative
- Physically fit for a manual, active role
- Organised, reliable and self‑motivated with keen attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Commitment to delivering high quality customer experience, both internally and externally
Desirable
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Proficiency in using hand and power tools
- Familiarity with traffic light equipment
- CSCS card holder certification
- Competence in operating company vans and pickups up to 3.5 tonnes
- Ability to tow a trailer carrying plant equipment
Apply Now
If you’re interested in the role of a Service Engineer apply today and become part of a team helping to support depot operations.
Closing date for applications is close of business on Thursday 17th September 2026.