Plant & Equipment Test and Run Operative

KDM Hire Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

KDM Hire is seeking a Plant & Equipment Test and Run Operative to test and inspect a full range of equipment before rental. You will ensure safety and performance standards are met and assist with general yard duties as needed.

You will maintain test records, perform routine maintenance, and work with the team to troubleshoot issues. Excellent attention to detail and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing equipment for safety and performance.
• Ability to read maintenance records and documentation.
• Attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect equipment for safety and performance.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to keep equipment in good condition.
• Maintain accurate records of tests, inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist with loading/unloading machinery and general yard duties.

Skills

Testing & inspection

Maintenance

Documentation

Team player

Communication

Job description

Plant & Equipment Test and Run Operative

Join our team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for testing and inspecting a full range of plant and equipment to ensure it meets safety and performance standards before rental. With strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, you’ll provide excellent customer service and assist with general yard duties as required.

What you will do:

• Perform thorough testing and inspection of equipment, to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure they remain in optimal condition.
• Maintain accurate records of all tests, inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs performed on equipment. Ensure that all documentation is complete and compliant with industry regulations.
• Ensure that all equipment complies with safety regulations and standards.
• General yard duties as required to include assisting with the loading and unloading of machinery.

What you will need:

• Construction, agricultural and/or mechanical experience would be desirable.
• Strong understanding of machinery and equipment and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and equipment.

KDM Hire is a professional and dynamic business which has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s leading equipment rental companies. With over 30 years of experience within the industry, our passion remains the same to simply do ‘whatever it takes’ to deliver quality equipment and services to our customers.

We take PRIDE in our work, our customers and our company and we look for people that share our values: Positivity, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Energy.

Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5pm & Friday 7:30am – 4pm and one Saturday every three weeks from 7:45am – 12:30pm