Hire Fitter / Driver Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a busy builders merchants as a Fitter/Driver Apprentice in Burton upon Trent, where you'll develop your career in tool hire. This role offers opportunities for advancement into management positions and comes with competitive benefits including a contributory pension and life insurance. You'll be responsible for maintaining hire tools, building customer relationships, and coaching team members. If you have a passion for sales and customer service, and want to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Annual Leave

Contributory Pension

Life Insurance

Share Scheme

Employee Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Access to Wellbeing Resources

Family-Friendly HR Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar tool hire environment preferred.
• Skills in sales, customer service, and small tools maintenance valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test plumbing-specific hire tools to meet standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers for repeat business.
• Manage stock levels to optimize equipment utilization.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Small Tools Maintenance

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Professional Qualification

Job description

Hire Fitter / Driver Apprentice, Burton upon Trent

Location: Burton upon Trent

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Are you interested in joining a busy builders merchants? Do you want great benefits and opportunities for career progression? Do you have experience with small tools and equipment hire, or transferable sales and customer service skills from a different environment? We are looking for a sales and customer-focused manager to head up our tool hire operation in Burton upon Trent.

Location: Based on Hawkins Lane, Burton Upon Trent. We employ 9 staff and operate 2 vehicles to serve our customers effectively.

Working hours: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and every other Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

What’s in it for you?

• Career development opportunities into Tool Hire Manager or regional roles.
• Competitive salary, annual leave, contributory pension, Life Insurance, Share Scheme, and more.
• Savings through employee discounts on tools and services.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including DigiCare, Cycle to Work, and access to wellbeing resources.
• Support for your professional development through apprenticeships and management programs.
• Additional savings via employee discount programs and family-friendly HR policies.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and test our fleet of plumbing-specific hire tools to ensure they meet standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers to foster trust and repeat business.
• Develop and coach team members, focusing on sales and operational excellence.
• Manage stock levels to optimize equipment utilization and meet customer demands.
• Assist with loading/unloading customer vehicles and serving at the sales counter.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide quality customer service.
• Possess some sales experience; knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment within the hire industry is preferred.
• Complete a 12-month training program with a professional qualification upon successful completion.

Candidate Profile:

Support experience in a similar size tool hire store or environment is preferred. Transferable skills in small tools maintenance, sales, customer service, and commercial acumen are valued. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and valued.