Engineer/Driver – Fylde Area

Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 17 Hire It Centres located across the Region. Currently in a period of expansion across the business, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Engineer/Driver covering the Fylde Area.

We are currently looking for an Engineer / Driver with the flexibility of skills to cover all of our Fylde depots.

As an Engineer / Driver n your responsibilities will be:

  • Covering in any of the Fylde Depots where required.
  • 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.
  • Ensure that any equipment on the vehicle is secured and protected where necessary.
  • 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 diesel engines and electrical equipment.
  • Knowledge of ordering spares stock as required for basic repairs, and consumable stock through a PC driven system.

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.

This is a full-time position covering: Monday to Friday: 08:00am – 17:00pm plus Saturday: 08:00am to 12:00pm on a rotational basis.

Company Benefits include:

  • Salary: £11.55 per hour.
  • Saturday hours paid at time and a half.
  • 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
  • An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s 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.

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