Job Description

HSS: The Hire Service Company - we've been a trusted name in tool and equipment hire since 1957, instantly recognisable across the UK and Ireland for our iconic 'blue and yellow' vans, kit and branches.



Today, we blend cutting-edge technology with our deep-rooted commitment to service. We're all about people dealing with people - friendly colleagues in local branches, building great relationships with local customers and local communities. It's hire, with a human touch.

Explore our benefits:

28 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your Birthday off and additional holiday buy scheme. Training, Apprenticeships and Development opportunities, company lottery, exclusive discounts on equipment rentals, car lease, and retail purchases. You also receive, life assurance twice your annual salary and access to healthcare and wellbeing platforms.

As an Apprentice Lifting Engineer,

you'll be trained to service, maintain, and repair our full range of hire equipment while working towards your Level 3 Lifting Apprenticeship. You'll gain specialist skills in lifting, including carrying out inspections in line with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998), across our extensive range of lifting equipment.

Rotating

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 8am - 4pm and Saturdays: 8am - 1pm Monday to Friday: 8am - 5pm

What you'll be doing:

Servicing and repairing our full range of hire equipment and tools, ensuring quality, safety, reliability, and availability of stock. Supporting workshop productivity and efficiency in line with company targets. Identifying and reporting any product defects relating to health, safety, or reliability. Accurately maintaining service records on our internal systems (Spanner/DSP) and completing daily worksheets. Completing a two-year Apprenticeship, which includes one day per week of online learning with City of Bristol College (delivered via Microsoft Teams).

What you'll need to succeed:

A genuine ambition to develop a career within mechanical and electrical engineering. A strong interest in lifting equipment and the wider specialist industry. A positive attitude with good problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills. Confidence using computer systems, with solid numerical ability. Experience in manual handling (desirable but not essential). GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent Functional Skills.

ED&I Promise

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and shape our future. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, even if you don't meet every requirement. If you're ready to make a positive impact with us, we want to hear from you. Together, let's build an inclusive space in the building services industry.


We're incredibly proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to contribute and thrive. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process that will allow you to perform to the best of your ability.