Driver Technician
The role will involve driving a 3.5-tonne vehicle and towing. You will receive full training for the technician aspect of the role, and training is available for the towing licence.
About the Role
You will support the operational delivery of the Safety and Communications business. You will travel regularly to different locations to deliver and collect Safety and Communications hire equipment, demonstrating the technical equipment in operation to the customer. As the face of Sunbelt Rentals, you will be well presented, communicate professionally with customers on site, and promote a positive image of the business.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Delivering and collecting equipment to customers and completing any relevant checks and administration.
* Ensuring all company vehicles are driven safely and professionally and conducting all relevant vehicle safety checks.
* Issuing safety and communication equipment and materials to clients onsite.
* Demonstrating safety equipment in operation to our customers during the delivery process.
* Diagnosing and fixing equipment where needed.
* Adhering to and promoting health and safety and compliance standards.
* Maintaining effective relationships with all members of the Operations team.
* Conducting pre‑hire checks and functionality tests to support the branch with workloads.
* Raising Sunbelt Rentals' profile and reputation through a professional attitude.
* Completing reporting and administration in line with company standards.
* Achieving all key performance indicators in a fast‑changing and busy environment.
* Maintaining company standards whilst working under pressure and acting safely.
* Promoting all Sunbelt Rentals services and benefits to clients and ensuring additional revenue wherever possible.
* Working with operations to resolve customer issues promptly and to the satisfaction of all concerned.
* Conducting audit and compliance tasks.
What We Offer
You will be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry‑leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, a retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards, and a generous pension scheme.
About You
We will provide everything you need to succeed, including training and personal development that aligns with your career aspirations.
Requirements
* A fully competent driver with a clean driving licence.
* A Class B licence (3.5 tonne) is the minimum requirement; a C1E licence is desirable.
* Towing licence desirable, though training is available.
* Good communication skills, able to influence and represent the company positively, professionally and friendly.
* Numerate, articulate and with immaculate attention to detail.
* A flexible approach to working hours, including early starts and late finishes.
* A safety‑first approach and compliance with current H&S legislation and company health, safety and environmental policies.
* Previous experience of Safety and Communication desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
* Experience developing and utilising product knowledge, eager to understand our product range and the wider Sunbelt business.
* Exceptional communication skills, able to engage and build relationships with both internal and external customers.
* Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
About Us
Whether it’s construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, we deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. We are committed to fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical or mental disability, or offending background. Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us; each case is judged on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.
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