Depot Operative - Coldstores

Trane Technologies; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing platforms

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Depot Operative - Coldstores to maintain and test the cold store fleet, dispatch and receive equipment at our Fawley Yard and Totton Depot. This on-site role involves organizing storage, updating systems, and ensuring timely fulfillment of hire contracts.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with attention to safety and quality, supported by a structured induction and benefits package. Forklift experience is advantageous and UK working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of customer service principles.
• Effective communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using a PC and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Receive and offload Hire Contract Equipment and store it properly.
• Clean, maintain and test cold stores and related ancillaries following SOPs.
• Clean, maintain and test Hire Equipment and related ancillaries at Totton Depot.
• Update computer systems and track inventory numbers.
• Accurately pick hire contracts per fulfilment requests.
• Uphold quality standards during picking and loading.

Skills

Health & Safety regulations

Manual handling

Teamwork

Forklift driving

Right to Work in country

UK driver’s license

Tools

PC & MS Office

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

On-Site (5 days)

Position Overview

The Depot Operative - Coldstores is responsible for all Hire Contract Equipment but primarily the cold store fleet to be maintained and tested, dispatched and received back and stored correctly in our Fawley Yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and offload Hire Contract Equipment and put away in an organized and effective manner.
• Cleaning, maintaining and testing of all cold stores and related ancillaries following relevant SOP’s in our Fawley Yard.
• Cleaning, maintaining and testing of all Hire Equipment and related ancillaries following relevant SOP’s in our Totton Depot
• Update computer systems and track inventory numbers.
• Accurately pick hire contracts based on fulfilment managers’ requests.
• Uphold quality standards of our Brands during the picking and loading of Hire Contract Equipment.

Internal Controls And Processes

• Strong knowledge of customer service principles.
• Effective communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using a PC and MS Office Suite

Skills And Capabilities

• Follow Health & Safety regulations, ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties in line with health and safety guidance
• Good Team Work and listening skills
• Forklift driving an advantage
• Able to cover depot standby and call outs on a planned scheduled basis to include weekday, weekends and bank holidays when required
• Right to Work status confirmed for Country of application.
• UK drivers’ license

You Can Look Forward To

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension, healthcare, life insurance and wellbeing platforms.
• A fast-paced working environment
• An excellent working culture and community
• A structured induction plan with continued learning and development.
• A key role where you can make a direct contribution to our business.

Not exhaustive - your manager may add additional tasks, as required to complete the company strategy.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.