Exciting Opportunity: Join Us as a Yard Operative/Handyperson at Wernick Hire!
Wernick Hire, the UK’s largest and longest-standing provider of modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a dynamic Yard Operative/Handyperson to be a key player in our thriving depot!
Role Overview: Step into a vital role where your hands-on skills make a real impact. As a Yard Operative, you'll be instrumental in the maintenance, repair, and preparation of our modular buildings and site accommodation units. Your dedication to efficiency and safety will ensure that every task is performed to the highest standards, driving the success of our depot and contributing to our overall excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintenance and Upkeep: Clean, paint, and perform general maintenance on cabins and buildings as directed.
2. Servicing: Service mobile welfare units to ensure they’re in top condition.
3. Repairs: Conduct site visits to carry out necessary repairs promptly.
4. Furniture Management: Check and store furniture returned to the yard, ensuring it’s properly removed from cabins and placed back in storage.
5. Forklift Maintenance: Keep the forklift truck in excellent working order.
6. Efficiency: Minimise material wastage and assist with the safe loading and unloading of cabins, buildings, and materials.
7. Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organised yard and workshop at all times.
8. Safety Compliance: Adhere to current health and safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment.
Skills and Experience:
1. Technical Expertise: Experience in plumbing, joinery, or electrical work is highly beneficial.
2. Multitasking: Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively.
Key Attributes:
1. Customer Service Commitment: Dedicated to providing first-class service and support.
2. Team Player: Enthusiastic and collaborative, working well with others.
3. Self-Motivated: A proactive self-starter with a strong drive to excel.
4. Detail-Oriented: Thorough and methodical in all tasks.
5. Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and professionalism in every interaction.
6. Pressure Performer: Able to handle tasks effectively under pressure with a positive attitude.
7. Time Management: Proficient in managing time efficiently and prioritising tasks.
What You Will Get in Return:
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
* Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).
* Option to buy extra holidays.
* Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday.
* Annual salary review each January.
* Life assurance of 2x annual salary.
* Christmas shutdown.
* Early finish on Fridays.
* Free onsite parking.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Training and progression opportunities.
* Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading 90 years).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.
* Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Desired Criteria:
* Experience in cabin fitting is a distinct advantage.
Required Criteria:
* Experience of plumbing, joinery or electrical (would suit a handyperson).
* Able to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload.
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