Driver/Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Driver/Fitter with a forward-thinking company in Lingfield. This role offers a chance to engage in diverse operations, from preparing and maintaining equipment to ensuring client satisfaction in the field. As part of a growing business, you'll enjoy tailored training, a supportive environment, and a commitment to your professional development. With flexible hours and numerous benefits, including extra holiday and a focus on wellbeing, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

A day off for your birthday

Option to purchase additional leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Reimbursement for professional development

Inclusive workplace

Health and wellbeing support

Opportunities for community contributions

Salary sacrifice schemes for gym memberships

Cycle to work and EV car options

Qualifications

• CPCS plant qualification or forklift operator ticket is beneficial.
• Full UK Driving license for vehicles up to 3.5T.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing tools, vans, and plant for hire.
• Providing a professional and efficient service to customers.
• Safely delivering tools and equipment using vans.

Skills

CPCS plant qualification

Forklift operator ticket

Towing experience

Full UK Driving license

Positive attitude

Ability to prioritize tasks

Job description

Job Opportunity: Driver/Fitter at Enable Hire

Enable Hire is seeking a talented Driver/Fitter to join our team in Lingfield. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing business transitioning into new markets, including power, battery storage, drainage, and water sector schemes, alongside our existing rail offerings.

As part of an SME, you'll gain comprehensive exposure to construction operations, working closely with Infrastructure teams, HSQE, procurement, delivery, resourcing, and other departments. We provide bespoke training tailored to your development plans.

This position involves working with the yard team to maintain and prepare equipment for delivery, ensuring safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include cleaning, testing, certifying equipment, loading/unloading vans, and operating lifting equipment as needed. Our hire fleet includes welfare vehicles and cabins, which require valeting and cleaning, including the rear toilet compartment. The role is supervised by our depot manager and is both client-facing and operationally critical, requiring a smart, competent, and engaging individual.

Job Responsibilities

1. Cleaning and preparing tools, vans, and plant for hire, managing your workload and priorities.
2. Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop and yard.
3. Performing basic repairs on tools and equipment after training.
4. Updating maintenance logs.
5. Towing welfare cabins once proficient and approved by the operations team.
6. Providing a professional and efficient service to customers, representing the business in the field.
7. Safely and efficiently delivering tools and equipment using vans, including lifting operations when required.

Qualifications

• CPCS plant qualification or forklift operator ticket is beneficial.

Technical Skills

• Towing experience is a plus but not essential.

• Full UK Driving license for vehicles up to 3.5T van, with a maximum of 3 points.

Additional Skills

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

• Confident and adaptable approach.

• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• Capable of working under pressure in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and additional benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships
• An inclusive, diverse workplace embracing various cultures and backgrounds
• A focus on health, safety, and wellbeing, supported by mental health champions
• Opportunities to contribute to community social value programs
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym memberships, cycle to work, and EV car options