Hire Fitter/Driver

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hire Fitter/Driver to support their Hire Manager in ensuring all tools and equipment meet safety standards. This role involves testing, delivering, and collecting a variety of tools while building strong customer relationships. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including a market-leading bonus and a focus on work-life balance. Ideal candidates are adaptable, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are eager to develop their careers within a supportive framework. Join this dynamic team and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Sharesave Scheme

Colleague Discounts

Online Discounts

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Experience in the Plant and Hire Industry is advantageous.
• Full clean UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tools and hire equipment are tested and safe for use.
• Deliver and collect tools and equipment to customers.
• Support the Hire Manager in managing department aspects.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Knowledge of Electrical Equipment

Knowledge of Petrol and Diesel Equipment

Job description

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Join Us as a Hire Fitter/Driver at Travis Perkins

As a Hire Fitter/Driver in Travis Perkins, you will play a vital role in supporting our Hire Manager by ensuring all mechanical and electrical processes and procedures related to repairing and testing tools and equipment meet the Travis Perkins Tool Hire standards.

What will I be doing?

1. Ensuring all tools and hire equipment are tested, safe for use, and readily available for hire.
2. Supporting your Hire Manager in managing all aspects of their department and business.
3. Delivering and collecting a wide variety of tools and equipment to our customers.
4. Using your knowledge of our products and services to build strong relationships with customers, understand their needs, and offer expert advice, including recommending alternatives to maximize sales profitably.
5. Adhering to all Tool Hire processes and procedures, including audits and inspections, with safety as a priority.

What experience do you need?

Previous experience within the Plant and Hire Industry or a good understanding of electrical, petrol, and diesel equipment is advantageous but not essential. Transferable skills such as excellent customer service and sales experience are also valued. A full clean UK driving licence is required.

Does this sound like you?

We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the following characteristics, which are part of the DNA of all our Hire Fitter/Drivers:

• Highly adaptable, resilient, and tenacious with high energy and drive.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Career-focused and eager to build a career as a key contributor to a large PLC.

Being a Hire Fitter/Driver at TP offers you a fantastic opportunity to excel and develop. We support your growth through a development plan aligned with our core values—our Cornerstones—including Working For Our Customers, Upholding Family Values, Being The Best, Keeping People Safe, Making Decent Returns.

Benefits include competitive pay + benefits such as an achievable, market-leading annual bonus, contributory pension, life assurance, sharesave scheme, and colleagues discounts across the Travis Perkins Group (including Toolstation). We also offer various online discounts at leading retailers, airport parking, theme parks, dining, and cinemas. Our working hours promote a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy weekends and bank holidays off.