Trainee Service Technician

Prevent Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Service Technician, where you will service and repair cutting-edge survey equipment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading technologies and be part of a supportive team that values your contribution. You'll enjoy award-winning training and a flexible rewards package, including generous holiday allowances and life assurance. If you're passionate about delivering excellent service and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic environment. Embrace your career progression with us!

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

24-7 employee assistance helpline

Counselling services

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and customer-focused mindset are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair specialist survey equipment to the highest standards.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records, ensuring effective communication.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Planning and Organization

Attention to Detail

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS

Laser Scanners

Construction Lasers

Job description

About The Role

Are you interested in becoming a Service Technician? Are you ready for your next career move to a Company that values your contribution and offers award-winning training opportunities? People are at the heart of our business, and we believe in empowering our colleagues to develop their skills, make decisions, and take on new responsibilities.

On a day-to-day basis, you will service and repair equipment within our range of specialist survey equipment, including Total stations, GNSS, Laser Scanners, and Construction lasers from leading manufacturers such as Trimble, Leica, and Topcon.

The role will be based in our manufacturer-approved service centre, where you will be responsible for the maintenance of our rental fleet and customer repairs. You will ensure all work is completed to the highest standards while keeping accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records. It’s important that you communicate effectively, ensuring that your Line Manager and Customers are kept informed as required.

Working alongside colleagues, you will be a great team player and take pride in your workplace and working environment, maintaining high standards while complying with company procedures and processes.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry-leading flexible rewards package, including a generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, a retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards, and a great Company pension scheme.

About You

If you are successful, we’ll provide you with a full company induction and work with you to identify your development needs and career progression plan.

What you will need to bring to the role from day one:

• Able to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues
• Flexible and self-motivated, keen to embrace new training opportunities, which may occasionally require staying away from home
• Great communication skills – both verbal and written
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service
• Effective planning and organisation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable.

Our people are at the heart of our values and are our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers, and in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing are really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services, and financial wellbeing support.