Equipment Specialist

United Site Services; Thurso; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Employee Discounts

Job summary

United Site Services is seeking an Equipment Specialist to perform routine repair and maintenance on restroom and related equipment. The role includes ensuring yard cleanliness and organization, operating wash equipment, and maintaining safety protocols on-site.

Responsibilities cover inspecting and repairing units, keeping records, and assisting with retrofits while coordinating with supervisors. This on-site role demands physical effort and a focus on reliability for customers and projects.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to field conditions.
• Effective time management to handle multiple tasks.
• Clear and professional communication with customers and colleagues.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, clean and store toilets, containers and equipment.
• Operate steam cleaner/pressure washer as needed.
• Maintain organized wash pad and yard areas.
• Daily checks of water-recycling systems.
• Inform supervisor of materials used; report equipment issues.
• Ensure units are checked and repaired before delivery and after return.
• Perform general facility maintenance and minor repairs.
• Assist with retrofitting of high-end units.
• Follow safety rules and use protective gear.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Communications

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Job description

About USS

United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best-practice programs.

About USS

United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best-practice programs.

Our success is fueled by the dedication and collaboration of our diverse team, which includes field technicians, customer care representatives, sales professionals, and functional experts. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers.

By joining United Site Services, you will be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of our business.

Primary Purpose

The Equipment Specialist performs routine work in the repair and general maintenance on various pieces of equipment including restrooms, sinks, holding tanks and showers. This is position is also responsible to ensure that the yard is cleaned and organized.

Essential Functions

• Check, wash, repair, paint and store toilets, containers and other company materials.
• Use steam cleaner and/or pressure washer for cleaning assets (toilets, sinks, etc.)
• Keep wash pad area clean and organized.
• Check and clean water-recycling system daily.
• Inform Supervisor/Manager of material used throughout the day.
• Report any problems found on equipment throughout the day to Supervisor.
• Completely check and repair units before delivery and upon return.
• Conducts general facility maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Assist with the retrofitting of special or high-end units.
• Follow United Site Services safety rules: utilizes protective clothing and equipment, reports safety hazards and incidents to supervisors.
• Uses forklift for loading and unloading assets (toilets, sinks, etc.)

Qualifications

• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Communications
• Decision Making and Problem Solving

Physical Requirements

• Sit while operating equipment (such as a forklift) and stand while servicing products
• Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls
• Repeat the same movements
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance
• Speak clearly so customers can understand
• Understand the speech of another person
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between themBe able to walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion
• Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling
• Lift up to 40lbs from your waist to your shoulders
• Lift 30lbs from the floor to your head
• Crouch and squat
• Push 150lbs and pull 150lbs horizontally

Benefits Summary

All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
• Medical/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Spousal Life
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
• Commuter/Transit Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts

Salary Range

$15.75 – $21.26 / hour

Pay Transparency Statement

At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement

Some positions may require secure site access and/or domestic air travel. All candidates for positions which require secure site access and/or domestic air travel must possess an acceptable form of identification to comply with state and federal regulations, such as REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID, or U.S. passport. This statement is not intended to require documentation beyond what is acceptable under the federal I-9 form process administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); and should not be construed as creating additional employment eligibility verification requirements.

United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.