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Telemetry Engineer

Speedy Hire
Tamworth
2 weeks ago
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Overview

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Job Details

Mobile Telemetry Engineer - Tamworth

Monday to Friday 07:00–17:00, 42.5 hours per week

Responsibilities
  • Installation, maintenance, and management of telemetry installation on Speedy assets
  • To provide a quality service, product and control mechanism in the Northern Speedy territories.
  • To lead the synergy between all the Speedy Categories and engineering functions who adopt and use telemetry.
  • Ongoing quality control of telemetry devices fixed to Speedy assets
  • Creation and maintenance of a telemetry installation guide
  • Development and continuous adaptation of training material and practical sessions for Speedy engineers
  • Provision of telemetry training to others, as required
  • Liaison with others in the Speedy team to ensure availability in the network
  • Development and maintenance of collaborative key relationships across divisions
  • Assisting in development of Standard Operating Procedure
  • Customer facing activities as required
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary get in touch for a confidential chat
  • Overtime is paid time and a half and door to door
  • You will have use of a Speedy Hire van and fuel card
  • 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Career progression and training programmes - progress into a different role in the future, we want to ensure that we are providing you with all of the support needed to achieve your goals!
  • Life assurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Canteen facilities
  • 95% discount across the Speedy brand
  • Voluntary Health Cash Plan
  • My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
  • Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
  • PAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management
What Youll Need
  • Full driving licence
  • Previous experience working at single and Three phase AC Electrics, ideally gained within the hire industry or similar engineering field. (Preferred)
  • 12vdc and 24 vdc Electrics fault finding and ability to read wiring diagrams.
  • An understanding of basic engine communication systems (CAN bus and MOD bus)
  • Proficient computer skills, use of telemetry platforms
  • Ability to write technical reports
  • Able to work under pressure and as part of a team
  • Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight when required
  • Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy Decade to Deliver.
Other Industries Considered
  • Auto Electrician, electrical, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Installer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

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