Depot Equipment Technician & Forklift Operator

Vp plc; Detling; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Share save scheme

Cycle to work

Health Shield

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via VP

Job summary

Groundforce, a depot-based equipment rental provider, seeks a reliable team member to support in the depot. You will prepare gear for hire, assist with stock management, and maintain safety records. Full training will be provided for equipment and tools.

Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather, with good record-keeping skills and a valid driving licence. Benefits include pension, generous holiday, life cover, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather
• Strong accuracy in completing records and paperwork
• Experience with scanners, PDAs, tablets and computers
• Moderate fitness level for depot duties
• Reliable, flexible and punctual
• Valid full driving licence and own transport
• Knowledge of shoring operations desirable
• Experience in construction/housing/civil engineering desirable
• Knowledge of shoring or hire industry advantageous

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for hire under supervision by the Depot Foreman/Leadinghand
• Liaise with line manager to understand customer requirements and maintain service levels
• Use a pressure washer to clean equipment
• Drive forklift trucks to load/unload and move equipment
• Pick/return/scan equipment and manage stock levels
• Load and unload equipment safely
• Inspect, service and repair hire equipment and depot assets
• Use hand tools (training provided) and maintain records
• Keep accurate service/inspection records
• Identify and record damaged equipment
• Maintain stock levels and equipment quality
• Keep depot clean and well maintained
• Occasionally drive the depot van
• Carry out additional duties as required by management

Skills

Outdoor work

Record keeping

Scanner / PDA usage

Fitness

Timekeeping

Driving licence

Shoring knowledge

Construction industry knowledge

Hire industry knowledge

Job description

Groundforce, a depot-based equipment rental provider, seeks a reliable team member to support in the depot. You will prepare gear for hire, assist with stock management, and maintain safety records. Full training will be provided for equipment and tools.

Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather, with good record-keeping skills and a valid driving licence. Benefits include pension, generous holiday, life cover, and employee discounts.