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Tool Hire Assistant

On-site in Exeter·Full-time·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)

Travis Perkins

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary and bonus earning potential
Sociable, consistent working hours
Discounts across the Travis Perkins Group, including Toolstation
Additional online discounts with major retailers, restaurants, cinemas, and more
Company pension plan that enhances with length of service
Ongoing training and development, we're big on helping colleagues grow

The role

Ready for your next challenge? We're looking for a motivated Tool Hire Assistant to join BSS Exeter, a nationwide leader in commercial heating, ventilation, pipeline, and mechanical services, and part of the Travis Perkins Group.

The role

What you'll do

Being a Tool Hire Assistant at BSS takes a lot of character. It calls for someone who enjoys working with people and has the enthusiasm it takes to deliver a fantastic service too.

Working within our high standards of safety, you will make sure that all hire equipment complies with relevant legislation, to provide our customers with equipment that's properly serviced and absolutely safe to use. By providing the right instructions, you will make sure that customers are able to maximise the use of the equipment in line with their individual requirements.

How you'll work

Our working hours also offer a great work life balance, most of our customers choose to enjoy their weekends and bank holidays which means you can too!

Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:00- 17:00 Most importantly, no weekend working!

What's in it for you

What we are looking for

Do you have a positive and professional attitude, love meeting new people and are a team player? If so, we would love to hear from you. We can teach you the rest, it doesn't matter what sector you come from!

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews

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Application Review
Virtual Interview
With a member of our recruitment team or the Hiring Manager · Phone call
A phone or video interview with a member of the recruitment team or the Hiring Manager about experience and skills needed for the job.
Face to Face Interview
With the Hiring Manager and possibly other members of the team you could be joining · In person
An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and possibly other team members, looking for examples of skills and experience.
Further Meetings
With a senior manager · In person · Not every role
For some roles, another interview with a senior manager, a location visit, or a presentation or ability test.
Offer · Phone call

Offers are conditional on right-to-work proof and, where applicable, background checks.
The contract of employment is usually sent within 5 working days of accepting the offer.

About Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins plc is the UK's largest distributor of building materials to trade customers, supplying the construction industry with the materials and tools it needs for building projects. The group employs over 17,000 colleagues and operates around 1,500 locations nationwide through five leading businesses, each number #1 or #2 in their markets.

Its businesses include the Travis Perkins general merchant, Toolstation, and specialists in the civils market (Keyline), heating and ventilation (BSS) and drylining and insulation (CCF). The group describes its ambition as being the leading partner to the construction industry and pursues an ESG approach it calls Building for Better.

Industry: Builders merchants
Employees: 17,000

In their own words

About the company & team

About BSS

BSS Industrial has been a trusted distributor to the building services and industrial sectors for over 110 years. With 60+ branches and specialist distribution centres, we're known for our technical expertise, customer care, and our market‑leading own brand, BOSS.

We're driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it's our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves.

You be you, it makes us, us.

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