Branch Assistant

Vp plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Free Tool Hire

Pension plan

Life Assurance 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

Learning & Development

My VP discounts

Job summary

VP plc’s MEP Hire division is seeking a hands-on Equipment Maintenance Operative to join a busy branch in the UK. You’ll ensure all kit is tested, running, and ready for use, with occasional local deliveries.

A full UK driving licence is essential. You’ll work as part of a close team, uphold Health & Safety at Work, keep the branch presentable, and help maintain low-level access products for construction projects.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Interest in tools and small plant.
• A real team player with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of how to repair and maintain small tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is stored correctly and safely.
• Complete Test and Run activity to confirm equipment is working.
• Refer repairs to Fitters and maintain Health & Safety compliance.
• Occasional local deliveries requiring a clean, full driving licence.

Skills

Driving licence

Tools & small plant

Team player

Repair knowledge

Tools

MEP Hire tools

Job description

Meets national minimum wage, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

01/12/2026

About this job

Working in our branch you'll help maintain and manage our equipment.

This means ensuring all the required kit is ready for use.

This will involve testing and running the equipment, referring any repairs to the Fitters.

There will be a requirement to deliver on occasions in the local area too which means a full driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all equipment is stored correctly and safely. Complete Test and Run activity ensuring our equipment is in working order, referring any repairs to our Fitters. Being responsible for Health & Safety at Work legislation requirements as well as keeping branch presentation to a high standard at all times. There will be a requirement to deliver on occasions in the local area which means a clean and full driving licence is essential.

What We’re Looking For

An interest in tools and small plant. Positive attitude with a genuine desire to provide an excellent service. A real team player. Valid UK driving licence (as helping with deliveries from time to time will be required). Knowledge of how to repair and maintain small tools products including Test and Run is desirable.

What We Can Offer You

25 days annual leave FTE, plus bank holidays. Free Tool Hire. Salary sacrifice pension. Life Assurance cover 3x salary. Share save scheme. Eye care vouchers. Recommend a friend scheme. Learning & Development.

• commitment to upskilling and developing our people
• structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts
• a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline
• free joining
• All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform
• Spotlight A Little Bit About Us MEP Hire is a leading provider of mechanical and electrical press fittings and low-level access products in the UK. We cater to the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical markets, delivering reliable solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients.

With a strong commitment to excellence, MEP Hire has established itself as a trusted name in the industry.

Our focus on mechanical and electrical press fittings ensures that we deliver high-quality products that meet the rigorous standards of the construction and installation processes.

We understand the unique requirements of the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical sectors.

That's why we offer a comprehensive range of low-level access products, designed to facilitate safe and efficient work at height.

At MEP Hire, we prioritise customer satisfaction.

Our team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support, ensuring that our clients receive the right products and solutions for their projects.

We value long-term partnerships and strive to exceed expectations in every interaction.

Joining MEP Hire means becoming part of a company that values excellence, innovation, and customer‑centricity.

We offer a dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise will be recognised and celebrated.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the construction, fit-out, mechanical, and electrical markets, delivering reliable and efficient solutions to our valued customers.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer.

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

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