Depot Support Operative

Nationwide Platforms; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in powered access solutions is seeking a Depot Support Operative for its depot in Leeds. The successful candidate will be reliable, eager to learn, and work effectively as part of a team. Responsibilities include supporting the loading of trucks, maintaining machine standards, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. In return, competitive salary and various benefits are offered, fostering a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

25 days holiday

Lifestyle benefits including discounts on high street stores

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of powered access is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a reactive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with drivers to ensure all trucks are loaded efficiently.
• Assist engineers and provide general depot maintenance.
• Maintain high levels of customer care and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Flexible attitude

Teamwork

Education

Full UK Drivers Licence

Forklift Licence

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Depot Support Operative to work as part of the team at our depot in Leeds. We are seeking a Depot Support Operative to assist in all labouring duties and support all aspects of the transport and engineering functions at the depot.

You must be a great team player, reliable, and have a keen desire to learn within an engineering environment.

Responsibilities include:

1. Work with drivers to ensure all trucks are loaded in a safe and efficient manner.
2. Pick and make available machines for drivers as notified on Transport planning sheets.
3. Ensure all vehicles and drivers have loads available to maximise driving hours and vehicle efficiency.
4. Ensure all diesel machines have tanks filled and chargeable invoicing information is completed daily.
5. Maintain and improve machine layout to use available yard space efficiently.
6. Park all machines after engineers have parked in the laydown area.
7. Complete planned maintenance activities, including work to improve machine standards in the depot (cleaning and painting) and within Livery guidelines.
8. Organise engineers' stores to ensure efficient use of parts in line with the LSM.
9. Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Tech X standards and policies, acting as an ambassador for the company.
10. Provide high standards of customer care, maintaining politeness at all times.
11. Maintain high levels of personal appearance, ensuring uniform and PPE are used correctly.
12. Support the Location/Workshop Service Manager, Senior Service Engineer, and shift supervisor in maintenance operations.
13. Provide general depot maintenance as required.
14. Ensure electric machines are charged before and after inspection.
15. Provide on-site support when needed.
16. Use the internal mobile application to complete tasks as planned by the LSM/WSM or SSE.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Reliability and punctuality
• Basic understanding of powered access
• Keen to learn and progress within an engineering environment
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team in a reactive environment
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Forklift Licence (desirable)

In Return You Will Receive:

• A competitive salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Lifestyle benefits including discounts on high street stores