Service Technician

HSS Hire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire service company is seeking a Service Technician to maintain and repair a range of hire equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical and electrical maintenance, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. You will ensure the safety and reliability of equipment while maintaining service records. Join us in providing a human touch in equipment hire.

Benefits

20 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Training and Development opportunities

Exclusive discounts on equipment rentals

Access to healthcare and wellbeing platforms

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency with computer systems is essential.
• Experience with manual handling will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair hire equipment and tools.
• Maintain workshop productivity in line with company targets.
• Advise on product defects regarding health and safety.
• Ensure service records are updated on the computer system.

Skills

Maintaining mechanical equipment

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Job description

HSS: The Hire Service Company - we’ve been a trusted name in tool and equipment hire since 1957, instantly recognisable across the UK and Ireland for our iconic ‘blue and yellow’ vans, kit and branches.

Today, we blend cutting-edge technology with our deep-rooted commitment to service. We’re all about people dealing with people - friendly colleagues in local branches, building great relationships with local customers and local communities. It’s hire, with a human touch.

Explore our benefits :

20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) plus additional holiday buy scheme. Training, Apprenticeships and Development opportunities, exclusive discounts on equipment rentals, car lease, and retail purchases. You also receive life assurance twice your annual salary and access to healthcare and wellbeing platforms.

Working hours :

Monday - Friday 09:30 to 19:00 and Alternative Saturdays 09:30 to 14:30

The Role of a Service Technician in our Heathrow CDC

• Service and repair our full range of hire equipment and tools, maintaining the quality, safety, reliability, and availability of hire stock in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain and ensure maximum workshop productivity in line with company targets.
• Advise on any product defects with regards to health and safety and reliability of equipment.
• Ensure service records are maintained and updated onto the internal computerised system (Spanner / DSP) and daily worksheets are populated.

What do you need to succeed as a Service Technician?

• Experience in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
• A positive attitude, solution driven mindset, with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.Proficiency with computer systems and numerical skills are essential, and any experience with manual handling will be beneficial.

ED&I Promise

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and shape our future. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re ready to make a positive impact with us, we want to hear from you. Together, let’s build an inclusive space in the building services industry.

We’re incredibly proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to contribute and thrive. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process that will allow you to perform to the best of your ability.