Driver Technician

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in equipment rentals is seeking a Driver Technician based in Manchester. You'll be delivering and collecting Safety and Communications equipment while promoting safety standards and serving customers with professionalism. This role offers opportunities for skill development within a dynamic environment and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Employee recognition awards

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Fully competent driver with a clean driving license.
• Good communication skills for professional representation.
• Detail-oriented, numerate, and articulate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect equipment, completing safety checks.
• Demonstrate equipment operation to customers.
• Maintain effective relationships with operations team.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Detail-Oriented

Flexibility

Commitment to Safety

Education

Clean Driving License

C1E License

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced Driver looking for your next career move to a company that values your contribution and offers award-winning training opportunities? We believe in empowering our colleagues to develop skills, make decisions, and take on new responsibilities in a friendly team environment.

As a Driver Technician, you will support the operational delivery of the Safety and Communications business. You will travel to various locations to deliver and collect Safety and Communications hire equipment, demonstrate the equipment's operation to customers, and promote a positive company image. You will be the face of Sunbelt Rentals to our customers, requiring professional communication and presentation skills.

Your key responsibilities include:

1. Delivering and collecting equipment to customers, completing checks and administrative tasks
2. Ensuring safe and professional driving of company vehicles, conducting safety checks
3. Issuing safety and communication equipment to clients onsite
4. Demonstrating safety equipment operation to customers
5. Diagnosing and repairing equipment as needed
6. Promoting health and safety standards and equipment compliance
7. Maintaining effective relationships within the operations team
8. Performing pre-hire checks and functionality tests
9. Enhancing Sunbelt Rentals' reputation through professionalism
10. Completing reporting and administration in line with company standards
11. Achieving KPIs in a dynamic environment
12. Working under pressure while maintaining safety standards
13. Promoting all Sunbelt Rentals services and seeking additional revenue opportunities
14. Resolving customer issues promptly in collaboration with operations
15. Conducting audits and compliance tasks

What we offer:

Joining a successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider, with a flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance, life assurance, retail discounts, employee recognition awards, and a pension scheme.

About You

We will provide training and support for your success. We value your training and personal development needs and aim to support your career growth.

Requirements for the Driver Technician role:

• A fully competent driver with a clean driving license
• Desirable: C1E license; minimum: 3.5 Tonne (Class B)
• Good communication skills to represent the company professionally
• Numerate, detail-oriented, and articulate
• Flexible working hours, including early starts and late finishes
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies
• Experience with Safety and Communication equipment is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to learn about our products and business
• Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external customers
• Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is a leader in equipment rentals across the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with operations in Europe. We serve various sectors including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of our employees, offering initiatives like mental health campaigns, helplines, counseling, and financial support.