Hire Fitter/HGV Class 2 Driver

Travis Perkins; Taunton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Travis Perkins Group

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Travis Perkins in Taunton is seeking a Hire Fitter/Driver to support our Hire Manager, ensuring safety and compliance while repairing and testing tools and equipment.

You will deliver and collect equipment, build strong customer relationships and contribute to a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Plant and Hire industry is helpful but not essential.
• Transferable skills such as strong customer service and sales experience are valued.
• A full clean UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Testing, repairing and preparing hire tools and equipment to be safe and compliant.
• Supporting the Hire Manager with day-to-day department operations.
• Delivering and collecting a wide range of tools and equipment.
• Building strong customer relationships and providing expert advice.
• Following safety procedures, audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Driving

Job description

As a Hire Fitter/Driver at Travis Perkins, you'll play a key role in supporting our Hire Manager, ensuring full compliance with mechanical and electrical processes, and carrying out repairs and testing on tools and equipment to meet our Hire standards.

What will I be doing

• Testing, repairing and preparing hire tools and equipment so they're safe, compliant and ready for customers
• Supporting the Hire Manager with the day-to-day running of the department
• Delivering and collecting a wide range of tools and equipment
• Building strong customer relationships, understanding their needs and offering expert advice
• Following all safety procedures, audits and compliance requirements, safety is at the heart of everything we do

What Experience Do I Need

Experience in the Plant and Hire industry or knowledge of electrical, petrol or diesel equipment is helpful, but not essential. We welcome transferable skills such as strong customer service and sales experience. A full clean UK driving licence is required.

Does this sound like you

• Adaptable, resilient and full of energy
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Ambitious and keen to build a long-term career within a large PLC

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Discounts across the Travis Perkins Group including 20% off at Toolstation.
• Online discounts at leading retailers from airport parking to theme parks to eating out and cinemas.
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Opportunities for career growth in a thriving business

We'll also support you with a personalised development plan, helping you grow your skills and progress your career.

About Us

Travis Perkins is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to feel safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves.

You be you, it makes us, us

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