Service Engineer (Fitter)

Brandon Hire Station; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday FTE + bank holidays

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Long service recognition

My Vp discounts

Job summary

Brandon Hire Station is seeking a Branch Fitter to maintain and repair its extensive rental assets, enabling timely hire to customers. The role supports branch performance, drives asset availability, and may involve attending breakdowns at customer sites.

The ideal candidate has experience with machinery and tools, a practical, organised approach, and good IT skills. A valid driving licence is essential. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with machinery and tools, both mechanical and electrical.
• Organised and methodical approach to work with pride in delivery.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Comfortable using IT equipment.
• 'Can do' attitude to work and helping in other areas of the branch.
• Mechanical / electrical qualification (desirable not essential).
• Valid driving licence (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assets are safely maintained and repaired.
• Take a proactive approach to ensuring assets are available to hire.
• Attend equipment breakdowns at customer sites as and when required.
• Ensure all records are completed accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Adhere to H&S rules / procedures at all times.
• Manage and record data e.g. time allocation and spares used, stock needed.
• Assist with, and attend stock takes as required.
• Cover the counter, deliveries and collections when essential to business demands.

Skills

Machinery & tools experience

Organised & methodical

Customer service

IT equipment proficiency

Can-do attitude

Valid driving licence

Education

Mechanical/electrical qualification (desirable)

Tools

Safety-conscious equipment handling

Job description

Join our fantastic operational branch team as a Fitter and help us keep our vast catalogue of rental equipment in top condition ready for hire. As a branch Fitter your main responsibility is to maintain and repair the extensive Brandon Hire Station rental assets so our customers can have the equipment they need on time and when they need it. This role is pivotal in the performance of the branch and as such is key to maximising output and efficiency.,

• Ensure all assets are safely maintained and repaired
• Take a proactive approach to ensuring assets are available to hire
• Attend equipment breakdowns at customer sites as and when required
• Ensure all records are completed accurately and in line with company procedures
• Adhere to H&S rules / procedures at all times
• Manage and record data e.g. time allocation and spares used, stock needed
• Assist with, and attend stock takes as required
• Cover the counter, deliveries and collections when essential to business demands
  Experience of working with machinery and tools, both mechanical and electrical
• Organised and methodical approach to work, taking pride in delivery
• Professional customer service skills
• Comfortable using IT equipment
• 'Can do' attitude to work and helping in other areas of the branch
• Mechanical / electrical qualification (desirable not essential)
• Valid driving licence (Essential)
  Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.

Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK. At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday FTE, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining