Depot Engineer – Huntingdon

Jobs-March 27, 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)