Mechanical Technician

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading equipment rental provider as a Calibration Technician. You will support customers through instrument testing, fault diagnostics, and maintenance, ensuring high service standards. Be part of a dynamic team that values your contribution and offers award-winning training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Great Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• A mechanical background ideal, but training will be provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Customer-focused with commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrument testing and diagnose faults.
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks.
• Ensure service documentation is accurate for calibration certificates.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready for your next career move to a Company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Then come and join our friendly team.

As a Calibration Technician, you will 'best in class' on-site support to our customers, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism. You’ll work closely with service and site managers, so strong communication skills and a self-motivated attitude are essential. Your focus will be on providing excellent customer service while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Your key responsibilities will include performing instrument testing, diagnosing faults, and carrying out minor maintenance tasks. You’ll also ensure that service documentation is completed accurately, enabling timely generation of calibration certificates for our clients.

Working alongside colleagues, you will be a great team player and take pride in your workplace and working environment, making sure that high standards are maintained whilst complying with company procedures and processes.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:

• A mechanical background is ideal for this role, but full training will be provided
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels with excellent customer service skills
• Effective planning and organising skills with strong attention to detail and close adherence to Company standards and procedures
• A flexible, reliable and responsible approach with the ability to work on your own or as part of a team
• Great communication skills – both verbal and written
• Customer-Focused with a commitment to delivering an excellent service
• Effective planning and organisation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.