Mechanical Technician

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Ashfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in the UK is seeking a mechanical technician for their Climate Control division. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing faults and repairing heating and cooling systems, performing routine servicing, and ensuring equipment meets high standards. Benefits include a real living wage and excellent development opportunities. Applicants should have strong mechanical skills and a full UK driving licence. Experience in HVAC and the hire industry is desirable.

Benefits

Real living wage employer

Excellent development opportunities

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills are essential.
• Experience with climate products, particularly heating and cooling systems.
• A forklift licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on heating and cooling systems.
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate job records and service reports.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills

Knowledge of climate products

Full UK manual driving licence

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Experience in HVAC installation or service

Forklift licence (reach and counterbalance)

Tools

Portable AC units

Diesel heaters

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to be a part of our rapidly developing Climate Control division? We are looking for a talented mechanical technician to join our team to ensure our Climate Control Equipment is maintained to the highest standard whilst consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Working within a fast‑paced warehouse and repair centre - supplying hire products to our network of hire locations
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on heating and cooling systems, including diesel heaters and portable AC units
• Perform routine servicing, preventative maintenance and preparing equipment ready for hire
• Ensure all equipment is operating efficiently and safely
• Provide excellent customer service and site support
• Maintain accurate job records, service reports, and equipment logs
• Install, commission, and decommission HVAC hire equipment on customer sites
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, functionality and compliance

What we offer?

• Real living wage employer
• Excellent development opportunities
• Exceptional benefits including:
  Incentive scheme

Life Assurance
Employee assistance programme
Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

About You

What are we looking for?

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience and knowledge of climate products such as electrical, diesel heaters and air conditioning
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Experience in the Hire industry and/or warehouse operations (desirable)
• Experience in HVAC installation, service, or hire engineering (desirable)
• PAT testing (desirable)
• A forklift licence - both reach and counterbalance (desirable)
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

About Us

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.