Driver Technician in City of Westminster

Are you an experienced Driver looking for your next career move to a company that values your contribution and offers award-winning training opportunities? People are at the heart of our business, and we empower colleagues to develop their skills, make decisions and take on new responsibilities in a friendly team environment.

In the role of Driver Technician you will be responsible for supporting the operational delivery of the Safety and Communications business. You will travel regularly to different locations, delivering and collecting Safety and Communications hire equipment and demonstrating the technical equipment in operation to the customer. As the face of Sunbelt Rentals to our customers, you will always be well presented, communicate professionally with customers on site and promote the positive image of the business.

• Delivering and collecting equipment to customers and completing relevant checks and related administration.
• Ensuring that all Company vehicles are driven safely and professionally and conducting all relevant vehicle safety checks.
• Issuing safety and communication equipment and materials to the 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 of equipment standards.
• Maintaining effective relationships with all members of the Operations team.
• Carrying out pre-hire checks and functionality tests to support the branch with workloads.
• Raising the Sunbelt Rentals profile and reputation through a professional attitude.
• Ensuring that all reporting and administration is completed/maintained in line with Company standards.
• Achieving all key performance indicators in a fast-changing and busy environment.
• Maintaining Company standards while working under pressure, ensuring safety remains paramount.
• Promoting all Sunbelt Rentals services and benefits to clients and seeking additional revenue where possible.
• Working with operations to resolve customer issues promptly and to the satisfaction of all concerned.
• Conducting audit and compliance tasks.

• You will be a fully competent driver with a clean driving licence. It would be highly desirable to have a C1E licence; however, the minimum requirement would be 3.5 Tonne (Class B).
• Good communication skills with the ability to influence and represent the Company in a positive, professional and friendly manner.
• You will be numerate, articulate and have immaculate attention to detail.
• A flexible approach to working hours as early starts and late finishes are required.
• A safety-first approach and compliance with current H&S legislation and Company policies and procedures is essential.
• Previous experience of Safety and Communication is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Experience in developing and utilising product knowledge, eagerness to understand the product range and the wider Sunbelt business.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada, with 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 we 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 important to us. We support initiatives such as mental health awareness campaigns and a first-aider programme, and you will have access to a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services, and financial wellbeing support.

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK's largest equipment rental provider. We offer 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 great Company pension scheme.