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)