Equipment and Material Handler

Mammoet; Hixon; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Hixon is seeking an Equipment and Material Handler for heavy-lift and transport projects. You will be responsible for preparing equipment, loading and offloading trucks, and maintaining the yard. Candidates should have relevant operating tickets and a strong safety attitude. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum plus benefits including 25 days holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee wellbeing programme

Life assurance

Company pension

Access to discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Relevant operating tickets including forklift, MEWP, safety passport, telehandler.
• Working at height / manual handling training.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare auxiliary equipment to be sent to project sites.
• Assemble lifting beams.
• Load and offload trucks using cranes and forklifts.
• Record all maintenance logs accurately.
• Follow all standard operation procedures for health and safety.

Skills

Excellent attitude towards health and safety

Basic rigging skills for heavy lift operations

Knowledge of safe forklift operating procedures

Proficient in ICT

Education

Relevant operating tickets (forklift, MEWP, telehandler)

Job description

Overview

Equipment and Material Handler for heavylift and transport projects.

• Salary £28,000 per annum, depending on experience (£13.81 per hour)
• 39 Hours per week with regular overtime available. Working at our site in Hixon, Staffordshire

Do you enjoy getting hands-on with heavy equipment? Keeping our yards tidy and organized is critical to maintaining our specialist fleet. As an Equipment and Material Handler you will be responsible for making sure this happens to a high standard. Based at our Hixon depot, this is a full time, permanent role reporting into our Yard Manager.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare auxiliary equipment to be sent to project sites.
• Prepare lifting equipment for crane hire.
• Assemble lifting beams.
• Maintenance / housekeeping of the yard.
• Clean and maintain jacking equipment.
• Deliver and pick-up third-party equipment.
• Load and offload trucks by the use of cranes and forklifts.
• Record all maintenance logs accurately (manual and electronic).
• Follow all standard operation procedures in line with health and safety standards.

What you’ll need

• Excellent attitude towards health and safety.
• Relevant operating tickets including forklift, MEWP, safety passport, telehandler.
• Knowledge of safe forklift operating procedures.
• Proven experience of executing basic rigging skills for heavy lift operations would be beneficial.
• Working at height / manual handling training.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Proficient in ICT.

What you’ll get

• Salary £28,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• All PPE and workwear provided
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee wellbeing programme with EAP and counselling available
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Access to high street savings and discounts plus more on our online platform!

Want to know more?

• Get in touch – email [e-mail]
• Take a look at mammoet.com

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