Yard Labourer

Pertemps Cardiff; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Yard Labourer to support operations at a busy electrical equipment depot in Eastleigh. This full-time role offers a salary of £26,750 and includes comprehensive training along with career development opportunities in the power generation industry. Responsibilities include maintaining diesel generators, assisting with yard tasks, and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and a positive attitude, with forklift training available.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Training, development and career progression

Company pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance and wellbeing support

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential for the role.
• Forklift licence is preferred, but training can be provided.
• Previous experience in a workshop or hands-on role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of diesel generators.
• Help with loading and unloading equipment in the yard.
• Support basic repairs and servicing tasks.
• Collect generator readings from returned equipment.
• Drive forklifts when necessary, training provided.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the working environment.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Forklift licence (or willingness to train)

Experience in a workshop, yard, or hands‑on environment

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Yard Labourer

Location: Eastleigh

Salary: £26,750

Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hour week)

What's on Offer

• Annual bonus scheme
• Training, development and career progression
• Company pension
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)

We're looking for a Yard Labourer to support day-to-day operations at a busy electrical equipment depot. This is a great entry‑level role for someone early in their career who enjoys hands‑on work and wants to develop technical skills within the power generation industry.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the maintenance, cleaning and preparation of diesel generators and rental equipment
• Help load and unload equipment in the yard
• Support basic repairs and servicing tasks
• Collect generator readings (hours and fuel levels) from returned equipment
• Drive forklifts (training provided)
• Occasionally deliver or collect parts using company vehicles
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow all Health & Safety procedures

What You’ll Need

• Full UK driving licence
• Forklift licence (or willingness to train)
• Experience in a workshop, yard, or hands‑on environment (desirable)
• CSCS card preferred
• A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Apply

If this role is of interest, please click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions, contact Kirk at Pertemps (phone number removed).