Service Technician Tooling

HSS Hire Ireland; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire service company in St. Ives seeks a Service Technician to service and repair hire equipment. The ideal candidate must have experience with mechanical and electrical equipment, strong communication skills, and a solution-driven attitude. You will contribute to maintaining safety and reliability while working in a supportive environment that values inclusivity.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Access to training and development opportunities

Life assurance at twice your annual salary

Exclusive discounts on equipment hire

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Service and repair the full range of hire equipment and tools.
• Maintain workshop productivity in line with company targets.
• Ensure service records are updated on the internal system.

Skills

Experience in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency with computer systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

Explore our benefits: We offer 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase additional holiday. You’ll have access to training, apprenticeships and development opportunities, along with a company lottery and exclusive discounts on equipment hire, car leasing and retail purchases. We also provide life assurance at twice your annual salary, as well as 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 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 within our workforce please do 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.