Lance Operator

Macstaff; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Macstaff in Guildford is seeking a Lance Operator / Engineering Operative to join a small, hands-on team delivering specialist plant and machinery maintenance and cleaning to a diverse client base. You will work on site and travel from the Guildford base as required, handling equipment in varied environments.

The role includes full training, PPE supplied, a 28k starting salary with progression, and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on maintenance roles is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel and work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Manual role with specialist equipment; PPE and training provided.
• Follow risk assessments, method statements and procedures.
• Handle tools and equipment; maintain stock records and inventory.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards on and off site.
• Carry out equipment maintenance tasks and yard duties as required.
• Present a professional demeanor on client sites.

Job description

Lance Operator - Specialist Maintenance Services / Engineering - Guildford

You will work as part of a small team, in a ‘hands on’ capacity to deliver essential specialist plant and machinery maintenance and cleaning services to our growing and diverse client base. This is a manual role working with equipment in sometimes challenging environments, requiring travel from headquarters based in Guildford.

PACKAGE - Lance Operator / Engineering Operative

Realistic income in year one c£38,700 and year two £39,900 based on 20025/26 actual figures - made up as follows:- Starting base salary £28,000 increasing to £29,500 on completion of 6 month training/probationary period; additional allowances/overtime of circa £9,900 per annum apportionately paid into salary monthly; discretionary 10% annual bonus; 30 days annual leave including statutory holidays, incrementally increasing by 1 day each completed year after year 2; company pension; life assurance policy. Full time and permanent role.

EMPLOYER

Providing consulting and niche engineering and maintenance services predominantly to the energy, waste and biomass sectors across the UK and Ireland, an employer of choice, fostering a good team spirit and employee involvement at all levels.

THE ROLE - Lance Operator / Engineering Operative

Working as part of a small customer facing team lead by the Team Leader to ensure allocated tasks are achieved on time and according to specification, whilst delivering essential plant/machinery maintenance and cleaning services

• Manual role, working with specialist equipment, occasionally in confined space and at times challenging conditions (full training and PPE supplied)
• Complying with instructions to ensure client requirements are carried out efficiently, in line with risk assessments, method statements and operational procedures whilst following specified work instructions
• Receipt, storage, transportation and use of tools and other equipment, to ensure reliable stock control and accurate equipment inventory records
• Adhering to Health & Safety standards at all times both on and off site; keeping work areas clean and tidy, identifying and reporting any potential hazards
• Carrying out equipment maintenance tasks and general yard duties as directed
• Working on client sites, requiring a professional demeanor at all times

ABOUT YOU

This role is part of a customer facing team, therefore, it is vital that you are able to display a professional and knowledgeable demeanor when working onsite. You may come from an engineering or maintenance background, but we’re happy to be flexible since a full and comprehensive training programme will ensure you are off to the best start. Driving license (essential) since you will drive our specialist vans (those vans are NOT taken home for personal use); ability to commute to and travel from our site in Guildford, and flexibility to frequently stay overnight in hotels as required (fully funded on expenses); indefinite right to remain in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship)