Driver/Fitter

Boels Rental; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stockport is seeking a reliable Driver/Fitter to join their events team. The role involves transporting, installing, and dismantling event lighting equipment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience and a valid driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

33 leave days including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Extra paid leave for Reservists

TechScheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Driver/Fitter in events or construction.
• Full, clean driving licence required.
• Ability to read event setup plans is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transport and unload lighting equipment to venues.
• Assemble and dismantle event lighting setups.
• Conduct pre-event checks on lights and vehicles.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Player

Tools

Forklift Licence

Telehandler Licence

Job description

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We are seeking a reliable and skilled Driver/Fitter to join our events team. This role involves the transportation, installation, and dismantling of event lighting equipment, and materials at various venues. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in repairing and installing, lighting tower and associated equipment, as well as a valid driving licence and a flexible attitude toward working hours.

• Load, transport, and unload lighting equipment and materials to and from venues.
• Assemble and dismantle event lighting setups and on-site repairs.
• Ensure all equipment is fitted securely and safely according to event plans and safety regulations.
• Conduct pre-event checks on lights, vehicles, and materials.
• Drive company vehicles (vans/lorries) to event locations locally or regionally.
• Work closely with the event production team to ensure installations meet quality and design standards.
• Assist in warehouse duties, including maintaining tools and equipment.
• Follow health & safety procedures at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service when liaising with clients on-site.
  
  

What Boels Offers

If you come to work with Boels Rental as an Fitter/Driver in Stockport, then you do that for a good reason. We will value your skills and that is why you can expect from us:

• A competitive annual salary ranging from £35,000 to £38,000 plus quarterly performance based bonuses. The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. It gives you an indication of what you could realistically expect to earn during your tenure in the position. It also takes into account any potential annual salary raises/reviews. Actual salary offered will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills/experience, relevant qualifications and performance.
• 33 leave days of annual leave per year including official bank holidays.
• At Boels, we recognise the benefits that contributing to the community can have on our mental strength. This is why we also offer all our employees one additional day of leave per year (separate to the annual leave allowance) to spend supporting their local community, getting involved with a local charity, or boosting their mental strength.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Boels Rental recognises that many of the skills that Armed Forces Reservists gain during their training are transferrable to the workplace. Therefore, we offer seven days extra paid leave for you to undertake official reservist activities (proof from MOD to be provided).
• Boels Rental offers you an Employee Assistance Programme with access to legal, health and wellbeing advice and support when you need it most (https://www.healthassured.org/)
• Boels Rental recognises and honours our employees with quarterly and annual awards.
• You can take advantage of the TechScheme (https://www.techscheme.co.uk/)
• You can take advantage of the Cycle to Work scheme (https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/)
  
  

Your Profile:

• Previous experience as a Driver/Fitter, with experience within the event industry, exhibitions, and construction industry.
• Full, clean driving licence (category dependent on vehicle type, e.g., Category B, C1 or CE).
• Ability to read and understand event setup plans or technical drawings (desirable).
• Physically fit with the ability to lift and move heavy items.
• Flexible with working hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel as required.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach on-site.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Computer skills in systems and excel.
• Preferred: Forklift, telehandler, or other plant licences (advantageous but not essential).
  
  

Are you interested in this vacancy? If you are convinced that this is the right job for you, upload your documents. If you have any further questions, please contact our recruiter Robert Dallwein at [phone].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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