Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest's Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 19 Hire It Centres located across the Northwest and Yorkshire region.
Due to business expansion, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic Engineer / Equipment Delivery Driver to start in one our new Wakefield near Castleford facility.
As an Engineer / Equipment Delivery Driver your responsibilities will be:
Ability to prepare equipment to ready for hire status whilst adhering to our company guidelines, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality product.
Ability to identify equipment that needs to be put in to repair status, have an eye for detail when diagnosing on spec
Possess a basic knowledge of petrol and electrical repairs
To carry out deliveries and collections to our customers in a professional manner driving the 3.5T Vehicle
Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in all aspects of the working day
An Equipment Delivery Driver must carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks ensuring any defects found are reported to the Fleet Manager
Keep an accurate record of deliveries and collections using delivery documentation
Knowledge of ordering spares stock as required for basic repairs, and consumable stock through a PC driven system.
Company Benefits include:
Salary: £12.64 per hour
25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total)
An extra 2 days holiday after 5 years service
Weekly pay
FREE tool hire for all employees - Excluding consumables and delivery
Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary
My Wellbeing Services
Employee Referral Scheme
Pension scheme
Full uniform provided
Discounted personal legal services
The main Responsibilities of an Engineer / Equipment Delivery Driver are:
Servicing and maintaining small tool equipment in the workshop.
Must be able to diagnose faults on a variety of small tool equipment
Maintain and widen product knowledge
Delivering equipment to customers in a professional manner
Be able to liaise with people at all levels
Maintain Health and Safety to Company Standards
As an Engineer / Equipment Delivery Driver you should have;
Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Digi Card is required for this role
Excellent organisational and time Management skills
Experience in a customer facing and sales environment
Understanding of manual handling
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role which will require someone who can work swiftly, efficiently and accurately, whilst adhering to set business standards
Naturally you will be organized, methodical, and tidy in your approach to work. You will have good communication skills, be computer literate and be in possession of a full clean driving license.
This is a full-time position working Monday Friday
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