As a Hire Fitter and Driver in Travis Perkins, you will play a vital role in supporting our Hire Manager to meet and be compliant to all mechanical, electrical processes and procedures in regards to repairing and testing tools and equipment to the Travis Perkins Tool Hire standard.
As part of this role we would like to enrol you onto our bespoke apprenticeship programme, our level 2 Hire Controller programme. As the main point of contact for our valued customers, they require an in-depth technical product knowledge about the operation of the equipment, health and safety considerations and can advise customers on the right tools and equipment for the job in hand. Our Tool Hire colleagues are also responsible for ensuring our stock is maintained to the required standard, helping to ensure that all legal, health, safety and environmental requirements are met. This programme will help you build the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to be the best you can within this role.
What’s in it for you?
If career development is important for you then your future career path could lead you into a branch management or regional role within BSS or the wider TP Group. This role will provide plenty of opportunity for future success and recognition.
In return for your hard work you will receive the following:
myMoney - competitive salary/annual leave, contributory pension scheme, Life Insurance, ShareScheme and more
myColleagueDiscount - savings across the TP Group including tool hire and ToolStation
myHealth - Aviva DigiCare, Cycle to Work, access to our online Wellbeing Centre plus more
myLife - myCar options (NovaLease/MotivaDirect), legal services advice
myInfoHub - access to our new learning platform, apprenticeship opportunities, StayWell hub. We have a number recognised Management Apprentice programs to support your development, including our level 5 Management program to support you further in your career
PLUS a huge array of everyday savings via our employee discount programme and family friendly HR policies
What will I be doing?
- In this multi-skilled role you will be tasked with ensuring all tools and hire equipment are tested and safe for use and readily available for hire
- You will support your Hire Manager in managing all aspects of their department and business
- Delivering and collecting a wide variety of tools & equipment to our customers
- With your learned knowledge of the products and services we offer, you will be a pivotal contact for our customers, nurturing great relationships, understanding their needs in order to offer expert advice and recommending alternatives to profitably maximise the sale of goods
- Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, so you will need to adhere and be compliant to all Tool Hire processes and procedures including all Tool Hire audits and inspections
What experience do you need?
Previous experience within the Plant and Hire Industry or a good understanding of electrical, petrol and diesel equipment would be advantageous, but not essential. It doesn't matter what sector you come from, we just need transferable skills - great customer service and sales experience. A full clean UK driving licence is required.
Does this sound like you?
We hope you can say ‘Yes’ to all of the characteristics below - they are in the DNA of all our fantastic Hire Fitter and Drivers. Are you:
- Someone that is highly adaptable, resilient and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive
- Someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Career focused and want to build a career to become a key player in the success of a large PLC?
You may not know much about Travis Perkins, but if you look a bit closer you might be surprised, despite our size, we have the values of a family run business and the mindset and ambition of a forward thinking Company. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work that's why we have been voted one of the UK’s Top Employers every year since 2010.
We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves.
You be you, it makes us, us.
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