Service Technician - Entry Level

HSS Hire Ireland; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire service in Sefton is seeking a Service Technician to service and repair a full range of hire equipment and tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance alongside strong communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including 28 days of leave and development opportunities, all in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

Birthday off and holiday buy scheme

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance twice annual salary

Access to healthcare and wellbeing platforms

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
• A positive attitude and solution-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair hire equipment and tools.
• Maintain maximum workshop productivity.
• Advise on product defects related to safety and reliability.
• Ensure service records are maintained and updated.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency with computer systems

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:

28 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your Birthday off and additional holiday buy scheme. Training, Apprenticeships and Development opportunities, company lottery, 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 9am - 6pm and alternating Saturday shifts 8am - 1pm

The Role of a Service Technician

• 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 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.