HSS: The Hire Service Company - we’ve been a trusted name in tool and equipment hire since 1957, instantly recognisable across the UK and Ireland for our iconic ‘blue and yellow’ vans, kit and branches.
Today, we blend cutting-edge technology with our deep-rooted commitment to service. We’re all about people dealing with people - friendly colleagues in local branches, building great relationships with local customers and local communities. It’s hire, with a human touch.
Explore our benefits:
We offer 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase additional holiday. You’ll have access to training, apprenticeships and development opportunities, along with a company lottery and exclusive discounts on equipment hire, car leasing and retail purchases. We also provide life assurance at twice your annual salary, as well as access to healthcare and wellbeing platforms.
As a Tool Fitter, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our hire equipment is safe, reliable and ready for customers. You'll be responsible for servicing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of tools and equipment, helping to maximise availability while delivering the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.
What does the Small Tools Fitter role involve?
In the workshop:
- Service, repair and maintain a wide range of hire equipment and tools to company standards.
- Ensure all equipment is safe, compliant and ready for hire, maintaining quality, reliability and availability across the fleet.
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Maximise workshop productivity while supporting depot performance targets.
- Identify and report equipment defects, particularly those relating to safety, reliability or operational performance.
- Maintain accurate service records and update internal systems, including Spanner, DSP and daily worksheets.
- Support stock availability by ensuring equipment is turned around efficiently and returned to service quickly.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
Working as part of the team:
- Champion Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards at all times.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the depot to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and share technical knowledge where appropriate.
- Contribute to a positive team culture focused on safety, service and operational excellence.
- Take ownership of your work and consistently deliver high standards of workmanship and customer service.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience maintaining, servicing or repairing mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
- A positive attitude and solution-focused mindset.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable using computer systems to maintain service records and job information.
- Good numerical skills and an understanding of workshop processes.
- Manual handling experience would be beneficial.
- A commitment to safety, quality and delivering excellent service.
ED&I Promise
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and shape our future. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re ready to make a positive impact with us, we want to hear from you. Together, let’s build an inclusive space in the building services industry.
We’re incredibly proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to contribute and thrive. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process that will allow you to perform to the best of your ability.
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Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
