Workshop Assistant

Are you ready for your next career move to a Company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? People truly are at the heart of our business and we believe in empowering our colleagues to develop their skills, make decisions and take on new responsibilities.

We have an exciting role for a Workshop Assistant to join the team. Key responsibilities include:

• Converting new hire orders to hire contracts by picking, checking and packing items prior to despatch using a variety of shipping methods.
• Preparation of pre-hire documentation including hire contracts and printing of pre-published instruction manuals and test / calibration certificates.
• Preparation of courier waybills and manifests to complete the required shipping documentation.
• Initial inspection of returned goods to check for damages or missing items.
• Cleaning of product before and after hire.
• Loading and unloading vans.
• Maintaining stock levels or spares and accessories.
• Handling goods inwards for the building and distributing material to the relevant department.
• Providing support and assistance to staff and customers in order to provide excellent customer service in a business to business environment.
• Use of dedicated hire software and scheduling packages.
• Occasional deliveries of urgent orders (via company van)
• Ensure good housekeeping in all work areas to ensure that the company health, safety, quality and environmental policies and processes are adhered to.

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:  

• Experience within customer service or a similar role
• 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
• Driving Licence

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.  Other benefits will depend on your job role and may include company car and private medical insurance.