Workshop Assistant

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a Workshop Assistant to join our Test & Calibration team. You will help convert hire orders into contracts, prepare documentation, inspect returned goods, and ensure high standards of housekeeping and safety.

You will work with a range of test equipment, support staff and customers in a business-to-business environment, and you should enjoy teamwork, communicate clearly, and hold a full clean driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position.
• Experience of maintaining relevant equipment in a workshop environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Full clean Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Converting new hire orders to hire contracts by picking, checking and packing items prior to despatch using a variety of shipping methods.
• Preparation of pre-hire documentation including hire contracts and printing of pre-published instruction manuals and test / calibration certificates.
• Preparation of courier waybills and manifests to complete the required shipping documentation.
• Initial inspection of returned goods to check for damages or missing items.
• Cleaning of product before and after hire.
• Loading and unloading vans.
• Maintaining stock levels or spares and accessories.
• Handling goods inwards for the building and distributing material to the relevant department.
• Providing support and assistance to staff and customers in order to provide excellent customer service in a business to business environment.
• Use of dedicated hire software and scheduling packages.
• Occasional deliveries of urgent orders (via company van)
• Ensure good housekeeping in all work areas to ensure that the company health, safety, quality and environmental policies and processes are adhered to.

Skills

Experience in role

Workshop equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Assistant to join our team at Sunbelt Rentals UK. It’s our vision to own the future of rentals and our mission to deliver a world-class experience. As a Workshop Assistant in our Test & Calibration business, you’ll help us to deliver exceptional customer experiences and live up to our values, setting an unrivalled standard for the industry.

Typical test equipment types used by customers of the Test & Calibration team are: High voltage testers, power analysers, relay test sets, general electrical test instruments.

Key responsibilities include;

• Converting new hire orders to hire contracts by picking, checking and packing items prior to despatch using a variety of shipping methods.
• Preparation of pre-hire documentation including hire contracts and printing of pre-published instruction manuals and test / calibration certificates.
• Preparation of courier waybills and manifests to complete the required shipping documentation.
• Initial inspection of returned goods to check for damages or missing items.
• Cleaning of product before and after hire.
• Loading and unloading vans.
• Maintaining stock levels or spares and accessories.
• Handling goods inwards for the building and distributing material to the relevant department.
• Providing support and assistance to staff and customers in order to provide excellent customer service in a business to business environment.
• Use of dedicated hire software and scheduling packages.
• Occasional deliveries of urgent orders (via company van)
• Ensure good housekeeping in all work areas to ensure that the company health, safety, quality and environmental policies and processes are adhered to.

To be successful in this role you will likely be in a similar position or have relevant transferable experience. A history of equipment rental or construction industries is preferable.

You will be comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst still maintaining a professional and approachable manner. You will enjoy working as part of a team and have excellent communication skills.

The Ideal candidate will have the following;

• Experience within a similar position
• Experience of maintaining relevant equipment in a workshop environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Full clean Driving Licence

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.