Depot Operative

Oyster Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Life insurance

Enhanced pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional holiday option

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Depot Operative to support the preparation, maintenance and movement of hire equipment in a busy depot.

You will work hands-on with specialist HVAC equipment, maintain systems, track inventory, and help ensure equipment is ready for customers. The role emphasizes practical troubleshooting, strong customer service, and safe manual handling with a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with a PC and MS Office suite.
• Ability to perform manual handling safely and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and offload hire contract equipment and organize storage.
• Clean, maintain and test cold stores and related equipment per SOPs.
• Clean, maintain and test all hire equipment and ancillaries.
• Update computer systems and accurately track inventory numbers.
• Pick hire contracts based on fulfilment managers' requests with precision.
• Load hire contract equipment while upholding quality standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

PC & MS Office

Manual handling

Forklift experience (adv)

UK driving licence

Job description

Are you looking for a hands on role where you can work with specialist equipment and play an important part in the day to day running of a busy depot?

Our client, an established provider of temperature control solutions, is looking for a Depot Operative to support the preparation, maintenance and movement of hire equipment, ensuring everything is ready for their customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customer service skills and a practical approach to work in a hands‑on role within HVAC sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and offload hire contract equipment, organising storage efficiently
• Clean, maintain and test cold stores and related equipment following Standard Operating Procedures
• Clean, maintain and test all hire equipment and ancillaries
• Update computer systems and accurately track inventory numbers
• Pick hire contracts based on fulfilment managers' requests with precision
• Load hire contract equipment while upholding quality standards

Who They’re are Looking For:

• Effective communication skills with good listening abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency using a PC and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to carry out manual handling safely.
• Forklift driving experience is advantageous.
• Valid UK driving licence.

On Offer:

• Company performance bonus
• Life insurance
• Enhanced pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Fantastic career progression opportunities