Hire Fitter / Driver

Travis Perkins plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Hire Fitter/Driver, where you will support the Hire Manager, ensure tools are safe for use, and build strong customer relationships. This role offers growth opportunities and competitive pay with benefits, including a market-leading bonus and discounts.

Benefits

Market-leading annual bonus

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Sharesave scheme

Colleague discounts

Online discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Plant and Hire Industry is advantageous.
• A full clean UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Job description

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

What will I be doing?

• In this multi-skilled role, you will ensure all tools and hire equipment are tested, safe for use, and readily available for hire.
• You will support your Hire Manager in managing all aspects of their department and business.
• You will deliver and collect a wide variety of tools & equipment to our customers.
• With your knowledge of the products and services we offer, you will be a key contact for our customers, building strong relationships, understanding their needs, offering expert advice, and recommending alternatives to maximize sales profitably.
• Safety is a priority, so you will need to adhere to and be compliant with all Tool Hire processes and procedures, including audits and inspections.

What experience do you need?

Previous experience in the Plant and Hire Industry or a good understanding of electrical, petrol, and diesel equipment is advantageous but not essential. We value transferable skills such as excellent customer service and sales experience. A full clean UK driving license is required.

Does this sound like you?

We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the following characteristics — they are core to 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 develop into a key contributor to a large PLC's success.

Joining TP as a Hire Fitter/Driver offers excellent opportunities for growth. We support your development through a plan aligned with our values — the Cornerstones: Working For Our Customers, Upholding Family Values, Being The Best, Keeping People Safe, Making Decent Returns.

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

Despite our size, Travis Perkins maintains the values of a family-run business with the ambition of a forward-thinking company. Recognized as one of the UK’s Top Employers annually since 2010, we offer extensive career opportunities across our five leading businesses, operating from over 1400 outlets with more than 20,000 colleagues.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer, striving to ensure everyone feels safe, welcome, and confident to be their authentic selves. Be yourself — it makes us, us.

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