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Vertical Access Ltd; Micklehurst; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Access Ltd is seeking a proactive Depot Operative to support the day-to-day running of our depot and help maintain equipment integrity, compliance and overall depot readiness.

The role involves ensuring rope access and lifting equipment is maintained and deployed safely, plus responsible transport of materials and kit to sites across the UK. You will work both as part of a team and independently, taking initiative where required to mobilise projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring physical fitness
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility
• Commitment to site safety and asset upkeep

Responsibilities

• Maintain rope access and lifting equipment, ensuring it is serviced, certified and deployed safely
• Transport and deliver materials, equipment, kit and plant to sites across the UK
• Support depot operations and ensure materials and vehicles are available for mobilisation
• Track assets and manage equipment lifecycle to keep depot ready for projects
• Assist with incoming deliveries and general day-to-day depot duties
• Work under Depot Manager guidance to support safe and efficient mobilisations across projects

Job description

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

(Hours may vary depending on operational requirements)

About us:

Vertical Access is one of the UK’s most established specialist access contractors, delivering geotechnical, structural, inspection and access solutions across the rail, construction, civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.

Founded in 1988, we have built a strong reputation for safety, technical expertise and delivering challenging projects across the UK. Our teams work on a wide range of sites, from major rail and infrastructure schemes to commercial buildings and landmark structures.

Behind our site teams is a busy operational depot responsible for making sure our people have the equipment, tools, vehicles and materials they need to carry out their work safely and efficiently.

As part of the Vertical Access team, you will be joining an established and growing business where reliability, teamwork and high standards are important at every level. We value the contribution of our depot and operational staff and offer the opportunity to work in a varied, hands‑on environment supporting projects across the country.

The Role:

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Depot Operative to support the day‑to‑day running of our depot and help maintain equipment integrity, company compliance and overall depot readiness.

A key part of the role will involve ensuring rope access and lifting equipment is maintained, certified, tracked and deployed safely. You will also be responsible for the regular transport and delivery of materials, equipment, kit and plant to sites across the UK, assisting with incoming deliveries and supporting the wider day‑to‑day operation of the depot.

Reporting to the Depot Manager, this is a hands‑on and physically demanding role that plays an important part in supporting the safe and efficient mobilisation of our operational teams. Responsibilities will include helping ensure project teams have the correct vehicles, materials and certified equipment required to mobilise safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working both as part of a team and independently, using their own initiative and taking responsibility for tasks when required.

The role is central to site safety, asset tracking, equipment lifecycle management and the smooth running of our operational activities.

We see this position as more than simply a depot support role. For the right candidate, it offers a progressive entry point into the wider Vertical Access business, with the opportunity to develop additional skills, take on greater responsibility and progress into other operational, technical or supervisory areas of the company over time.