Tool Hire Mechanic
28 days ago
Rochford
Tool Hire Mechanic £30,000 – £37,000 per year (depending on experience) Full-time, Permanent | Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm About Us We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality tool and equipment hire alongside exceptional customer service. As a growing and dynamic business, we’re committed to maintaining reliable equipment and a seamless hire experience for our customers. We’re now looking for an experienced Tool Hire Mechanic / Workshop Mechanic to join our team and support our continued growth. The Role This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll work on a wide range of equipment—from power tools and small plant machinery to petrol engines and electrical systems—ensuring everything leaving our workshop is safe, compliant, and reliable. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose, repair, and service a wide range of hire tools and small plant equipment, • Troubleshoot electrical (110v & 240v), mechanical, and petrol/diesel faults, • Carry out pre-hire and post-hire inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance, • Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing, • Test and sign off equipment to a high standard before hire, • Maintain accurate records using the workshop management system, • Keep the workshop clean, organised, and compliant with Health & Safety standards, • Manage stock of spare parts and consumables, • Provide technical advice to colleagues and occasional support to customers What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Tool Mechanic, Plant Technician, or similar role, • Strong diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, and engine systems, • Ability to read technical diagrams and use diagnostic tools (e.g. multimeters), • Good understanding of LOLER, PUWER, and safe workshop practices, • Attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality workmanship, • Full UK driving licence (required) Who You Are • Problem Solver – You enjoy fault finding and fixing issues properly, • Quality Focused – You take pride in doing the job right first time, • Team Player – You support colleagues and contribute to a positive environment, • Proactive & Reliable – You take ownership and get things done, • Technically Curious – You enjoy working with tools and machinery What We Offer • Competitive salary based on your experience, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Friendly, supportive team environment, • Career progression within a growing company, • Variety of equipment to work on daily Benefits • Company pension, • Employee discount, • On-site parking, • Company events Experience & Requirements • Mechanical experience: 3 years preferred, • Driving Licence: Required Apply now and become part of a growing, reputable hire company where your skills are valued and your development matters.