Driver / Fitter – Tool & Plant Hire

Location: East London
Pay: £16.24 per hour
Full Time | Permanent (for the right candidate)

Are you practical, customer-focused and enjoy a role where no two days are the same?

We’re looking for a Driver / Fitter to join our busy Tool & Plant Hire client in East London. This is a varied, hands-on role combining equipment deliveries with servicing and maintaining our hire fleet, helping to ensure our customers receive safe, reliable equipment every time.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to secure a permanent position with a growing company, offering long-term career prospects for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Driver / Fitter, you’ll split your time between making deliveries and collections, servicing and inspecting equipment, and supporting the day-to-day running of our branch. You’ll play a key role in keeping our hire fleet in excellent condition while delivering outstanding customer service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering and collecting tools and plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspecting, servicing and preparing hire equipment ready for customers.
• Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on electrical equipment.
• Completing routine checks on hire equipment and company vehicles, ensuring everything is safe, compliant and accurately recorded.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Providing a friendly, professional service to customers both on-site and at the branch.
• Assisting with stock checks and supporting colleagues across the branch whenever needed.

What We’re Looking For

• A full UK driving licence (essential).
• Experience driving commercial vehicles (experience within the tool or plant hire industry is desirable).
• PAT Testing qualification or experience (required for this role).
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to inspect and service equipment.
• A proactive, reliable and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A forklift licence would be an advantage but is not essential.

What We Offer

• £16.24 per hour. Full time salary after temp period with the agency to be discussed at interview.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity for the right candidate.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Holiday entitlement.
• A friendly, supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing Tool & Plant Hire business.

If you’re looking for a varied role where you can combine driving, technical skills and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our team.