depot-operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Kilsyth is seeking a Depot Operative to join a busy depot on a full‑time, temp‑to‑perm basis. The role involves maintenance, refurbishment and fit‑out of depot buildings and yard areas, working 39 hours per week across Monday–Friday.

Salary is £14.79 per hour. The post holder will ensure facilities meet current standards and regulatory requirements while supporting operations in a safe, efficient working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, joinery, decorating and electrical work.
• Clean driving licence preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.
• Slinger/signaller experience preferred.
• CPCS qualifications in various categories preferred.
• AP qualification considered.

Responsibilities

• Place health and safety as the highest priority at all times.
• Complete work to a high standard and identify failures to prevent recurrence.
• Support depot operations as required.
• Minimise the environmental impact of depot operations.
• Record water meter readings and provide monthly readings to the manager.
• Monitor skips and arrange emptying when required.
• Assist with depot maintenance and utilities.
• Complete workplace risk assessments before work begins.
• Operate plant safely, where authorised and required.
• Supervise the return of site materials to the depot, including unloading and positioning.
• Carry out weekly workshop fire alarm checks.
• Check the suitability and condition of depot drains.
• Ensure drain spill traps are fit for purpose.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date depot signage.
• Arrange and supervise subcontractors, ensuring RAMS meet required standards.
• Monitor depot road conditions and arrange repairs where necessary.
• Allocate maintenance costs correctly.
• Complete other duties as requested by the line manager, in line with training and competence

Skills

Clean driving licence

Multitask and prioritise

Team player

Professional attitude

Slinger/signaller experience

CPCS qualifications

AP qualification considered

Job description

A Depot Operative is required to join a busy depot in Kilsyth. Offered on a full‑time, temp‑to‑perm basis at £14.79 per hour, the role involves maintenance, refurbishment and fit‑out of depot buildings and yard areas. Working 39 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–15:30, the post holder will ensure facilities meet current standards and regulatory requirements, supporting operations through a safe, efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Place health and safety as the highest priority at all times
• Complete work to a high standard and identify failures to prevent recurrence
• Support depot operations as required
• Minimise the environmental impact of depot operations
• Record water meter readings and provide monthly readings to the manager
• Monitor skips and arrange emptying when required
• Assist with depot maintenance and utilities
• Complete workplace risk assessments before work begins
• Operate plant safely, where authorised and required
• Supervise the return of site materials to the depot, including unloading and positioning
• Carry out weekly workshop fire alarm checks
• Check the suitability and condition of depot drains
• Ensure drain spill traps are fit for purpose
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date depot signage
• Arrange and supervise subcontractors, ensuring RAMS meet required standards
• Monitor depot road conditions and arrange repairs where necessary
• Allocate maintenance costs correctly
• Complete other duties as requested by the line manager, in line with training and competence

What do you bring to the role?

• Clean driving licence preferred
• Experience in plumbing, joinery, decorating and electrical work
• Ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload
• Enthusiastic team player
• Highly professional and positive attitude
• Slinger/signaller experience preferred
• CPCS qualifications in various categories preferred
• AP qualification considered

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