7.5 Tonne Driver

Are you an experienced Driver/Fitter looking for something different in your next role - where no two days are the same and you can combine your love of driving with a sense of pride in delivering fantastic customer service? Read on and find out more about joining a team where your contribution is truly valued.   

An exciting opportunity within our Plant Attachments division has arisen for a Driver/Attachment Fitter to join the team. On a day-day basis you will be required to transport and install a rang of our attachment equipment. The installation will involve identifying excavator couplings and matching attachment couplings to suit and ensuring flow rates and pressure are set correctly for the attachment. Your duties will also include finding and capturing machine damage and keeping accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records. 

Working alongside colleagues, you will be a great team player and take pride in your workplace and working environment, making sure that high standards are maintained whilst complying with company procedures and processes. Communicating effectively, ensuring that your Line Manager and Customers are kept informed as required. 

What can we offer you in return? You’ll 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, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations. 

To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:  

• Able to work as part of a Team, supporting colleagues
• Flexible and self-motivated, you will be keen to embrace new training opportunities, which may on occasion require staying away from home
• Great communication skills – both verbal and written
• Customer-Focused with a commitment to delivering an excellent service
• Effective planning and organisation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of EU tachograph regulations
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and hand tools (Advantageous) 
• You’ll be articulate and organised, with a good level of attention to detail and accuracy
• A strong commitment to and awareness of Health and Safety as you’ll be required to comply with H&S legislation and Sunbelt Rentals health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Full UK driving license, CAT C1 license essential.
• Driver CPC and Digital Driver Card 
• On occasions, where the business need dictates, you will be required to drive alternate vehicles (within your license category).

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.  

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset.  We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you.  We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.