Operative

Speedy Hire PLC; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discount across Speedy brand

Training and career development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Staff Shop discounts

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Speedy Hire PLC in Newport is seeking a hands-on Workshop Operative to support our depot, handling loading, equipment testing and stock control across workshop and logistics teams.

This role offers a 9-day fortnight with every other Wednesday off, full UK driving licence, FLT experience, and a strong focus on safety, teamwork and continuous learning, with training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• FLT experience is essential.
• Current FLT licence is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• A practical, hands-on approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong focus on working safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate an FLT and move equipment safely around the depot.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Prepare and test hire equipment.
• Manage and organise stock.
• Support deliveries and collections when required.
• Keep the workshop and depot safe, tidy and organised.
• Assist different teams across the depot.

Skills

FLT experience

Teamwork

Good communication

Hands-on

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Safety focus

Tools

FLT licence

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Operative - Newport

Newport NSC, NP20 2WF | 40 hours | 07:00 - 16:30
9-day fortnight - every other Wednesday off

Looking for a hands-on role with a great work/life balance?

We're looking for a Workshop Operative to join our busy team in Newport. You'll work across the depot, supporting our warehouse, logistics, transport and engineering teams to keep equipment moving and our operation running smoothly.

FLT experience is essential, with a current FLT licence preferred.

What you’ll be doing

• Operating an FLT and moving equipment safely around the depot
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Preparing and testing hire equipment
• Managing and organising stock
• Supporting deliveries and collections when required
• Keeping the workshop and depot safe, tidy and organised
• Helping different teams across the depot when needed

It’s a varied, practical role and a great opportunity to build experience across different areas of the business.

What you’ll need

• Previous FLT experience - essential
• Current FLT licence - preferred
• Full UK driving licence
• A practical, hands-on approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills
• A willingness to learn and develop
• A strong focus on working safely

Why join Speedy?

• 9-day fortnight - every other Wednesday off
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Training and career development opportunities
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop discounts and offers
• Green Commute Initiative
• Employee Assistance Programme with free and confidential support

We’re also open to discussing flexible working arrangements, amended hours and job shares. Work/life balance matters to us, so we’ll consider different working patterns where the role allows.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do the best work of their lives.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. All roles require proof of the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.