Test & Run Operative

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Test & Run Operative to service and repair a full range of hire equipment. This role is crucial in maintaining the quality and safety of tools, ensuring workshop productivity, and advising on product reliability. With a strong emphasis on personal development, the company offers a supportive environment for career growth while providing competitive benefits, including healthcare and life assurance. If you have a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills, this is an exciting opportunity to join a trailblazing team committed to redefining industry standards.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts on equipment rentals

Car lease discounts

Additional holiday buy scheme

Life assurance twice annual salary

Healthcare and wellbeing platforms

24/7 access to GPs

Personalized career development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency with computer systems and numerical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair hire equipment and tools.
• Maintain maximum workshop productivity in line with company targets.
• Advise on product defects regarding health and safety.

Skills

Mechanical Equipment Maintenance

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Numerical Skills

Tools

Computer Systems (Spanner/DSP)

Job description

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We're not just another tool hire company. We're innovators, trailblazers, and industry game-changers. With cutting-edge technology at our core, we're redefining standards and consistently going above and beyond to serve our customers.

With multiple locations and more opening throughout the year, we're growing fast!

Explore our benefits! Access exclusive discounts on equipment rentals, car leases, and retail purchases. Additional holiday buy scheme. Plus, you'll receive life assurance twice your annual salary.

Enjoy healthcare and wellbeing platforms with 24/7 access to GPs. And with personalized career development, we're here to help you achieve your future goals!

The Role of a Test & Run Operative in our Reading 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 regarding health, 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 Test & Run Operative?

• 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.

Similar Working Pattern

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00, 1 Saturday a month: 09:00 - 13:00

Who Are HSS?

Over the last few years, we have invested heavily in new systems and technology to revolutionise the future. We were the first hire company to let our customers order online, and each year we’re adding new tools and functionalities that set us apart.

We’re so proud of how far we have come, and we’re not done yet!

At HSS, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We understand that statistically, people of colour and women are less likely to apply unless they meet all the requirements stated in the job description. Therefore, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether your experience is an exact match.

We’re also 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 let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to perform at your best.