Fitter

Vp plc; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Croydon is seeking a Fitter to maintain and repair rental tools and equipment, ensuring they are ready for hire. The role includes addressing equipment breakdowns and supporting branch operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with machinery, strong customer service skills, and a valid driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Learning & Development opportunities

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with both mechanical and electrical machinery.
• Ability to work in a methodical manner and take pride in your tasks.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair rental assets to ensure availability for customers.
• Attend breakdowns at customer sites when required.
• Manage time allocation and stock recording.

Skills

Experience with machinery and tools

Organised and methodical approach

Professional customer service skills

Comfortable using IT equipment

'Can do' attitude

Mechanical/electrical qualification (desirable)

Valid driving licence

Job description

Overview

Salary: £25,500 to £28,840 per annum

Salary Description: Competitive

Posted: 15/09/2025

Recruiter: VP PLC

Job Ref: vpplc/TP/362/1374

Join our fantastic operational branch team as a Fitter and help us keep our vast catalogue of rental equipment in top condition ready for hire. As a branch Fitter your main responsibility is to maintain and repair the extensive Brandon Hire Station rental assets so our customers can have the equipment they need on time when they need it. The role also includes some additional branch duties such as covering the branch in the absence of the manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all assets are safely maintained and repaired
• Take a proactive approach to ensuring assets are available to hire
• Attend equipment breakdowns at customer sites as and when required
• Ensure all records are completed accurately and in line with company procedures
• Adhere to H&S rules / procedures at all times
• Manage and record data e.g. time allocation and spares used, stock needed
• Assist with, and attend stock takes as required
• Cover the counter, deliveries and collections when essential to business demands

What We're Looking For

• Experience of working with machinery and tools, both mechanical and electrical
• Organised and methodical approach to work, taking pride in delivery
• Professional customer service skills
• Comfortable using IT equipment
• 'Can do' attitude to work and helping in other areas of the branch
• Mechanical / electrical qualification (desirable not essential)
• Valid driving licence (Essential)

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday FTE, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• 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

A Little Bit About Us

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK. Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.

At Brandon Hire Station, we\'re actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We\'re committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we\'re always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence. If you\'re interested in working for a company that\'s committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today.

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.

Contact Details

VP PLC
Tel: [phone]
Contact: Simon Stainsby