Fitter / Tool Repair Technician

Adecco Portugal; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Adecco seeks an experienced Fitter / Tool Repair Technician in Staines to maintain hire tools and power equipment to high standards. You will diagnose faults, repair, test, and ready equipment for the next rental cycle.

Key responsibilities include fault finding, servicing, and ensuring all safety requirements are met. The role offers ongoing training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in repairing, servicing, or maintaining tools and hire equipment.
• Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in testing equipment and preparing it for customer use.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and assess returned equipment to identify faults or maintenance needs.
• Perform fault finding, servicing, and repairs on tools and equipment.
• Prepare equipment for next hire, ensuring it meets safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Complete service and repair documentation with accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Support stock control of spare parts and consumables.
• Collaborate with depot colleagues to ensure customer service and equipment availability.
• Identify equipment requiring specialist repairs or replacement.

Skills

Tool repair

Mechanical skills

Fault finding

Testing equipment

Health and safety

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical or engineering qualifications

Tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

Job Advertisement: Fitter / Tool Repair Technician

Location: Staines

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience) hourly pay while temping

Contract Type: Temp to Perm

Working Pattern: Full Time

Our client, a leading specialist hire business serving the construction, industrial sectors, is seeking an experienced and motivated Fitter / Tool Repair Technician to join their dynamic depot team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude and previous tool repair experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

As a Fitter / Tool Repair Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring that a wide range of hire equipment and power tools are maintained to the highest standards. Your expertise will be essential in diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and ensuring that customers receive reliable and fully tested products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, test, and assess returned equipment to identify any faults or maintenance needs.
• Perform fault finding, servicing, and repairs on various tools and equipment.
• Prepare equipment meticulously for the next hire, ensuring it meets all safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Complete service and repair documentation with accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.
• Support stock control of spare parts and consumables.
• Collaborate with depot colleagues to guarantee excellent customer service and equipment availability.
• Identify equipment that requires specialist repairs or replacement.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Previous experience in repairing, servicing, or maintaining tools and hire equipment.
• Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in testing equipment and preparing it for customer use.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Desirable:

• Experience within the tool hire, plant hire, equipment hire, or construction sector.
• Electrical testing experience (PAT Testing or similar).
• Knowledge of power tools, hydraulic equipment, generators, pumps, or related plant equipment.
• Relevant mechanical or engineering qualifications.

What's On Offer:

• A competitive salary ranging from £29,000 to £32,000 based on experience.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Clear career progression paths within a supportive and professional working environment.

If you are an enthusiastic professional with a knack for tool repair and maintenance, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation. Don't miss out on the chance to join a team that values excellence and teamwork!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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