Test and Run Technician

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading equipment rental company as a Test and Run Technician in Belfast. In this role, you'll perform electrical testing, maintain equipment, and ensure safety standards while supporting the service centre team. With a focus on professional development and a competitive salary package, this position offers a great opportunity to grow your career.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Great company pension scheme

Award-winning training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mechanical and/or electrical equipment required.
• Ability to use tools effectively.
• Previous experience in the hire industry or engineering fields is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic electrical and functionality testing.
• Service and clean products returned from hire.
• Update service records using IT systems.

Skills

Basic electrical skills (12/24v)

Basic mechanical skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Job description

About The Role

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Test and Run Technician to join our friendly Sunbelt Rentals service centre team.

In this busy role, you will carry out basic electrical and functionality testing, as well as servicing and cleaning products returned from hire to ensure they are safe, reliable, and presentable for rehire. Your duties will include updating service records using IT systems and identifying when spare parts are needed to ensure repairs are timely and cost-effective.

You’ll be a key member of the team and be comfortable working flexibly to support overall service centre operations, such as ensuring the workshop is safe and tidy, assisting engineers with assembling larger equipment, or supporting drivers with loading and unloading equipment from vehicles.

Our people are at the very heart of our values and are our greatest asset. Join us, and we’ll give you everything you need to succeed—award-winning training, professional development, support, and opportunities to progress your Sunbelt Rentals career.

The package includes a competitive salary and flexible rewards, including a generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, and a great company pension scheme.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have experience maintaining mechanical and/or electrical equipment and will bring:

• Basic electrical skills (12/24v)
• Basic mechanical skills and the ability to use tools effectively
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Able to adapt quickly to support others
• A high level of commitment to and awareness of health and safety
• Previous experience working within the hire industry or other engineering fields is desirable

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is a leader in equipment rentals across the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with specialist operations in Europe. We provide solutions to various sectors, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and turn what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, providing equality of opportunity, and fostering fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing are important to us. We support initiatives like our mental health awareness campaign, first-aider program, and provide access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, counseling, and financial wellbeing support.