Field Service Technician

United Rentals; Brigg; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

United Rentals in Brigg is seeking a Field Service Technician (Semi-Skilled Mechanic) to install, commission and hand over rental equipment at customer sites across the region. You will also perform maintenance inspections at the branch, complete checks, and support overtime as needed.

Experience is not essential; full training is provided to develop mechanical skills. A valid driving licence (category B) is essential; HGV is welcome.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence B is essential.
• HGV licence welcome for occasional driving.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Mechanical aptitude; training provided.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic IT literacy for worksheets and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate a van and trailer to deliver, set up and uninstall equipment at customer sites.
• Inspect, maintain and repair equipment before and after delivery.
• Provide customer handover of rental equipment.
• Maintain safety consciousness at all times.
• Load vehicles at the yard and keep them tidy.
• Ensure logs and regulatory records are up to date.

Skills

Driving license B

HGV license

Teamwork

Independence

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

IT basics

Job description

Looking to turn a new leaf? What are you waiting for? Join our fast-growing, dynamic company anywhere in Europe!

For our branch in Brigg, we are looking for a:

Field Service Technician (Semi-Skilled Mechanic)

Location: Brigg, North Lincolnshire

Job description:

You will be the focus of our activity on customer sites, performing the installation, commissioning and handover of rental equipment to our customers. We operate nationwide so the role can be wide-ranging. This may include occasional nights away from home. At the end of the project you will attend site to check and recover the rental equipment.

When not required on customer sites, you will be responsible for completing maintenance inspections and repairs at our fully equipped branch location to ensure maximum availability and reliability of the rental fleet. The role involves being available to work overtime as and when required outside of normal working hours.

Experience is not essential, as full training is provided but semi-skilled mechanical awareness would be advantageous.

Your focus:

• Operate a van and trailer to deliver, set up and de-install various types of United Rentals equipment (e.g. tanks, manifolds, hoses, berms, pumps, filtration and generators) at customers’ sites
• Equipment inspection, maintenance and repair (pre & post-delivery)
• Provide customer handover of rental equipment
• Safety conscious
• Load vehicles at the yard
• Keep vehicles, tools, yard and workshop in a clean and safe condition
• Update driver logs and other regulatory record keeping requirements

Your Profile:

• You are able to work accurately and in accordance with pre-defined procedures.
• You enjoy physical work in a relaxed, team-orientated culture.
• Driving license B is essential, candidates with a HGV license will be very welcome as there may be the opportunity for occasional driving work.
• You can be a team player or work independently with high flexibility.
• Mechanical aptitude (desirable training will be provided however a previous work history in a similar position would be advantageous)
• Good oral and written communication skills (essential)
• Basic knowledge of IT to complete work sheets and safety training

About us:

United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in the European Fluid, Power and Tool solutions market. We provide rental products, customizable rental solutions, and comprehensive tool management services. The equipment we offer is designed with safety and quality as top priorities, featuring "plug and play" capabilities and great versatility for a wide range of applications. We work together with our customers to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety.This translates into unique benefits and the best rental solutions for your jobsite.

We have 41 offices across Europe (the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and the UK). Our European headquarters is located in the Netherlands. Growth is in our DNA and this offers employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,663 rental locations in North America, 41 in Europe, 45 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 28,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers a fleet of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $22.48 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut USA.

Additional information about United Rentals is available at www.unitedrentals.com/en-gb

As an employer, we provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender identity, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other non-performance-related factors. We value diversity and inclusion and provide a respectful working environment where discrimination and harassment have no place.

Our offer:

United Rentals offers you a challenging position within an international, service-oriented and pleasant work environment where there is room for initiatives. Your opinion and innovative ideas are valued. We invest in your personal growth through coaching and training.

We spend a lot of time on a thorough training program to ensure that you have a good basis to start your career at United Rentals.