Hire Service Engineer – Travis Perkins plc
Location: Oldbury, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
As a Hire Service Engineer in Travis Perkins, you will play a vital role in supporting our business 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. You will be responsible for preparation, testing, servicing and repairing of all equipment that requires specialist knowledge in the most efficient and safe way, reducing downtime and driving utilisation forward through increased availability of assets.
Responsibilities
* Ensure all tools and equipment are tested and safe for use and readily available for hire.
* Maintain and repair a range of specialist assets across a portfolio of brands in the most efficient, economical and high-quality manner.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot repairs, providing timely and effective solutions with completion of all work in compliance with manufacturer and Hire Association Europe guidelines.
* Identify product repairs that fall under manufacturer warranty, record them and liaise with the relevant manufacturer through the Workshop Supervisor or Repair Manager.
* Undertake initial product training, followed up by annual refresher sessions and specialist manufacturer training, and proactively immerse yourself in understanding new methods and technologies to improve quality and speed of repair, thereby increasing availability of tools on hire.
* Serve as a pivotal contact for our network of branches, nurturing great relationships, understanding their needs in order to offer expert advice and recommend alternatives to profitably maximise sales of hire tools and equipment.
* Adhere to all Tool Hire processes and procedures, including audits and inspections, with safety as a paramount focus.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience within the Plant and Hire Industry or a good understanding of electrical, petrol and diesel equipment would be advantageous, but not essential. Transferable skills from any sector are welcome.
Benefits & Culture
We will support you with a development plan that embraces our values – the Cornerstones: Working For Our Customers, Upholding Family Values, Being The Best, Keeping People Safe, Making Decent Returns. Travis Perkins has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top Employers each year since 2010 and offers extensive career opportunities across our Group of five leading businesses. We operate out of more than 1400 outlets nationwide and have over 20,000 colleagues. We are committed to becoming an inclusive employer where everyone feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industry: Wholesale Building Materials
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