Tool Hire Test & Run Operative

KDM HIRE; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KDM Hire is seeking a dedicated tester and inspector to ensure our plant and equipment meet safety and performance standards before rental in Cookstown.

You will perform thorough testing, routine maintenance, keep accurate records, and assist with general yard duties. Strong communication and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction experience

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication skills

Job description

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

Location: Cookstown

Salary: DOE