General Assistant

Vp plc; Bryn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

Job summary

Groundforce, part of VP plc, is seeking a depot operative to provide comprehensive support in our busy depot. You will operate forklifts, prepare equipment for hire, and liaise with supervisors to meet customer requirements. The role demands accuracy in records, safe handling of gear, and a proactive commitment to safety and quality.

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive benefits package and outlines a commitment to upskilling and development within Groundforce.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete records and paperwork accurately.
• Experience with scanners, PDAs, tablets and computers is desirable.
• Knowledge of shoring/hire industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Depot Foreman/Leadinghand to prepare equipment for hire.
• Drive forklifts to load/unload vehicles and move equipment.
• Load, unload, and store equipment safely; ensure stock accuracy.
• Inspect, service and repair hire equipment and depot assets.
• Keep service/inspection records up to date.
• Maintain depot cleanliness and high standards of safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock control

Driving licence

Customer service

PDA/scanners

Tools

PDA/Scanner

Job description

Meets national minimum wage, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

07/11/2026

About this job

Groundforce is the market leading rental provider of excavation support, providing specialist equipment to customers worldwide.

Provide full support to your line manager delivering excellent service, ensuring all depot transactions are completed safely, timely, efficiently, accurately and in line with company policies/procedures/processes and customer requirements to meet the overall objectives of the business.

Furthermore inspect, service and maintain Groundforce equipment and depot assets to specified quality standards, as set down by the company.

Key Responsibilities Working in the Depot under instructions from the Depot Foreman/Leadinghand to ensure equipment is ready for hire Liaise with your line manager, to agree and understand our customers’ requirements and ensure that the highest level of service is maintained Drive counterbalance or multi-directional forklift trucks to load/unload vehicles and move, prepare and store equipment (full in-house training will be provided) Pick/return/scan equipment accurately and identify stock overages/shortages Load and unload equipment correctly and safely Use pressure washer to clean equipment Inspect, service and repair specified hire equipment and depot assets Use of pneumatic/electrical hand tools (full in-house training will be provided) Keep up to date and accurate service/inspection records at all times Identify and record damage of out of service equipment Ensure stock levels are accurately maintained, and quality of equipment is kept in line with company standards Have a positive attitude towards Health, Safety and the Environment, reporting any issues to your supervisor Ensure the depot is maintained to a high standard, keeping it clean and tidy Occasionally drive the depot van as deemed necessary When considered necessary or appropriate by management you may be required to carry out any duties considered within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the business What We’re Looking For Ability to complete records and paperwork accurately is essential Capability to use scanners, PDA’s, tablets and computers A reasonable level of fitness is required To be flexible, trustworthy and reliable and have excellent time keeping skills is essential Valid full clean driving licence and access to own mode of transport Customer service experience advantageous Knowledge of shoring commercial operations advantageous Working knowledge of construction/housing/civil engineering industry advantageous Knowledge of shoring and/or the hire industry advantageous What We Can Offer You Salary sacrifice pension 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme Free Tool Hire Life Assurance cover 3x salary Share save scheme Eye care vouchers Recommend a friend scheme Learning & Development

• commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required Cycle to work scheme Long service recognition My Vp discounts
• a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands Discounts on HP products EE mobile contract discount offers Gym discounts Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan) Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Service Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline
• free joining A Little Bit About Us Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries.

With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.

Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more.

Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco & Piletec, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services.

We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.

Excellence is our priority.

We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer.

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

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