Month: March 2026

Location: Huntingdon

Company: Welfare Hire (Part of Kelling Group)

Welfare Hire is part of the Kelling Group, leading hirer of Eco Mobile Welfare Units.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Depot Engineer to join our team. This role requires a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Depot Engineer will play a key role in maintaining equipment, diagnosing and repairing faults, and supporting depot operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Conduct in-house fault diagnosis and repairs on a variety of equipment, including planned maintenance tasks.
• Inventory Management: Monitor, maintain, and review optimum parts stock levels, ensuring availability when needed.
• Data Management: Accurately record parts allocation and job details on the works mobile tablet in a timely manner.
• Support Across Depots: Provide backup support to other areas and depots when required, ensuring continuity of service.
• Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, adhering to all safety standards and protocols.
• Policy Adherence: Comply with the company’s Employee Handbook policies and health and safety procedures.
• Additional Duties: Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Depot Manager.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in equipment maintenance or depot operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Capacity to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying tasks and depot requirements.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits:

· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year

· Birthday off

· Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)

· Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)

· Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI

· Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service

· Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)

· Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)

· Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)

Welfare Hire part of Kelling Group

5 over 7 days (40hrs)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Towing Driver to join our team. This role involves the timely and efficient delivery, collection, and handover of hire equipment to and from customer sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in driving and towing, a commitment to safety, and excellent customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery and Collection:
• Safely load, transport, deliver, and collect hire equipment to and from customer sites.
• Conduct thorough handover processes with customers, ensuring equipment is operational and instructions are provided as needed.
• Inspection and Documentation:
• Inspect equipment for damages or shortages during collections.
• Record findings accurately using the company tablet, including taking photos and obtaining customer signatures whenever possible.
• Vehicle Maintenance:
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced at the correct manufacturer intervals.
• Adhere to all relevant legislation, including proper use and timely downloading of digital tachographs.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Follow company health and safety policies and procedures during all operations.
• Maintain safe loading and unloading practices and ensure proper securing of loads.
• Teamwork and General Duties:
• Collaborate with depot staff and hire desk administrators to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with additional tasks as requested by the Depot Manager.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Essential:
• A minimum of 2 years’ driving experience with a valid UK driving licence.
• Proven towing experience, including use of a digital tachograph card.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accurate reporting and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact politely and professionally with customers.
• Desirable:
• Experience in a similar role within the hire or logistics industry.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to transport and equipment delivery.

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable, responsible, and safety conscious.
• Polite, well-mannered, and customer focused.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team. We offer a pathway to permanent employment, on-the-job training, and a supportive working environment.

Location: Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 5NT

 Type: Full-time 

 Working hours:  40 hours per week Mon-Fri

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving experience in a similar environment, always driving responsibly and safely within the law. 

Responsibilities: 

• Deliver/collect equipment to site and complete handover process with customer. 

• Conduct thorough inspections of units for any damages/shortages on collection and ensure they are noted correctly on the tablet, pictures are taken and signed for wherever possible by the customer. 

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects. Including correct manufacturers service intervals are adhered to. 

• Ensure digital tachographs are used and downloaded in line with current legislation. 

• Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to in relation to all operations. 

• Follow company’s Employee handbook policies and procedures. 

• Any other duties requested by your manager. 

Requirements: 

• Experience in a similar role. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Attention to detail. 

• 2 years driving experience on a UK driving licence.  

• Must have experience in towing and valid digital tachograph card. 

• Be always polite and well-mannered. 

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)