Workshop Assistant

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Derby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in Derby is seeking a Workshop Assistant to manage hire contracts, prepare documentation, and ensure customer satisfaction. Join a successful FTSE100 company offering a flexible rewards package, including generous holiday allowances and employee recognition awards. Ideal for candidates keen on developing skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Responsibilities

• Converting new hire orders to hire contracts by picking, checking, and packing items.
• Preparing pre-hire documentation, including hire contracts and certificates.
• Inspecting returned goods for damages or missing items.
• Cleaning products before and after hire.
• Maintaining stock levels of spares and accessories.
• Using dedicated hire software and scheduling packages.

Job description

Are you ready for your next career move to a company that values your contribution and offers award-winning training opportunities? We believe in empowering our colleagues to develop skills, make decisions, and take on new responsibilities.

We have an exciting role for a Workshop Assistant to join the team. Key responsibilities include:

1. Converting new hire orders to hire contracts by picking, checking, and packing items prior to dispatch using various shipping methods.
2. Preparing pre-hire documentation, including hire contracts, instruction manuals, and test/calibration certificates.
3. Preparing courier waybills and manifests for shipping documentation.
4. Inspecting returned goods for damages or missing items.
5. Cleaning products before and after hire.
6. Loading and unloading vans.
7. Maintaining stock levels of spares and accessories.
8. Handling goods inward and distributing materials to relevant departments.
9. Supporting staff and customers to provide excellent customer service in a business-to-business environment.
10. Using dedicated hire software and scheduling packages.
11. Occasional deliveries of urgent orders via company van.
12. Ensuring good housekeeping in all work areas to adhere to health, safety, quality, and environmental policies.

What can we offer you in return?

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We offer an industry-leading flexible rewards package, including a generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discounts, employee recognition awards, and a great company pension scheme.