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Hire Fitter/Driver

  1. Permanent - Full time
£Competitive + Benefits
  1. Travis Perkins
  2. Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

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Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm

Gateshead

41727a

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As a Hire Fitter/Driver in CCF, you will play a vital role in supporting our Hire Manager to offer the highest standard of electrical and mechanical equipment with a first class customer service while adhering to company policies and procedures. 

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 branch processes and procedures. 
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 as we are looking for key transferable skills - great customer service, a positive attitude and willingness to learn. 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/Drivers. Are you: 
• Someone that is highly adaptable, driven and customer focused. 
• 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'll also receive £Competitive pay + Benefits (which includes an achievable and market leading annual bonus, contributory pension, life assurance, sharesave scheme, group wide colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group (including Toolstation). Plus we have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from airport parking to theme parks to eating out and cinemas. Our working hours also offer a great work life balance as we do not work weekends! 


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