Depot Engineer – Major Repairs Team
Location: Sherburn in Elmet
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (overtime available)
Welfare Hire (part of Kelling Group)- The UK's leading hirer of mobile Eco welfare units
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-driven Depot Engineer to join our Major Repairs Team within our Welfare Hire division. If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy problem-solving, and like seeing equipment brought back to life, this could be the perfect role for you.
Reporting to our Foreman and working closely with the Depot Manager, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality refurbishments, major repairs, and fault diagnosis across our fleet.
Key Responsibilities
Repairs & Maintenance
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Carry out major in-house repairs, refurbishments, and detailed fault diagnosis across a wide range of welfare equipment.
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Complete planned maintenance tasks to ensure all assets are safe, compliant, and ready for hire.
Inventory Management
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Maintain appropriate stock levels of parts and consumables.
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Record all parts usage accurately using the depot’s mobile tablet system.
Job Processing & Reporting
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Update job cards, repair notes, and status information promptly and accurately via the mobile tablet.
Cross-Depot Support
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Provide support to other depots or departments when required, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
Workplace Standards
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Keep all work areas clean, tidy, and safe to maintain a productive working environment.
Compliance
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Follow all company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements at all times.
General Duties
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Support the Foreman and Depot Manager with any other tasks required to keep the depot running smoothly.
What We’re Looking for
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Experience in equipment repair, engineering, or a similar maintenance role.
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Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues across the depot.
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
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Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
Desirable
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Experience using mobile tablet-based job management systems.
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Background in plant, welfare units, access equipment, or a similar industry.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Extra day off for your birthday – celebrate properly!
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Health & wellbeing programme
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Life insurance
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Retail discounts and perks
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Employee referral programme
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Free on-site parking
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A supportive, friendly, and fast-growing team where your work really makes an impact.
