Mechanic Fitter / Van Driver

Travis Perkins; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tool hire company in Bedford is seeking a Mechanic Fitter / Van Driver for a full-time position. The successful candidate will ensure tools and equipment are tested for safety and manage deliveries to customers. Key skills include customer service and adaptability. A full clean UK driving license is required, and previous experience in the Plant and Hire Industry is advantageous. Competitive salary with benefits, including bonuses and discounts. This role offers a clear development path within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Market leading annual bonus

Discounts at ToolStation and Travis Perkins

Contributory pension

Life assurance

ShareSave scheme

Group wide colleague discounts

Online discounts at leading retailers

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving license is required.
• Previous experience within the Plant and Hire Industry or knowledge of equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Test and ensure all tools and hire equipment are safe for use.
• Support Hire Manager in managing the department.
• Deliver and collect tools and equipment to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

Mechanic Fitter / Van Driver - Bedford

Permanent - Full Time - 44.5 Hours per week - Monday-Friday + alternate Saturdays

What will I be doing?

• In this multi-skilled role you will be tasked with ensuring all tools and hire equipment are tested and safe for use and readily available for hire.
• You will support your Hire Manager in managing all aspects of their department and business.
• Delivering and collecting a wide variety of tools & equipment to our customers.
• With your learned knowledge of the products and services we offer, you will be a pivotal contact for our customers, nurturing great relationships, understanding their needs in order to offer expert advice and recommending alternatives to profitably maximize the sale of goods.
• Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, so you will need to adhere and be compliant to all Tool Hire processes and procedures including all Tool Hire audits and inspections.

What experience do you need?

Previous experience within the Plant and Hire Industry or a good understanding of electrical, petrol and diesel equipment would be advantageous, but not essential. It doesn't matter what sector you come from, we just need transferable skills - great customer service and sales experience.

A full clean UK driving licence is required.

Does this sound like you?

We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below - they are in the DNA of all our fantastic MechanicFitter / Van Drivers.

• Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.
• Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Someone who is reactive, self driven and can work on your own initiative.
• Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC.
• Someone who is hungry and has the desire to thrive in the role.

Being a MechanicFitter / Van Driver in Travis Perkins gives you a fantastic opportunity to excel and to continue to develop. How will you know you are doing a great job and developing your career? Simple. We will support you with a development plan that embraces our values.

You’ll also receive a competitive salary + benefits (which includes an achievable and market leading annual bonus, discounts in ToolStation and Travis Perkins), contributory pension, life assurance, ShareSave scheme, group wide colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group (including Toolstation). Plus we have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from airport parking to theme parks to eating out and cinemas.

We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves.

You be you, it makes us, us.