Yard Operative

KDM HIRE; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

KDM Hire Ltd. is seeking a Yard Operative for our Mallusk depot to maintain the yard, inspect equipment, and assist customers and delivery personnel with loading and unloading of equipment. Training will be provided for equipment operation and safe use.

Key responsibilities include thorough inspections, safety testing, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. You will also learn and follow health, safety, and environmental policies while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and thorough task completion.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in operating forklift trucks and/or scissor/boom lifts would be advantageous.
• Driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough inspections and cleaning of hire equipment effectively.
• Carry out full function and safety testing.
• Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working area.
• Instruct customers in the proper use of equipment and demonstrate operation when necessary (full training will be provided).
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Independent worker

Team player

Problem solving

Driving experience

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift trucks

Scissor/boom lifts

Job description

Elevate Equipment Excellence as Our Newest Yard Operative! We require a Yard Operative for our Mallusk depot to help maintain the yard, check machines thoroughly and assist both customers and delivery personnel with the loading and unloading of equipment.

What You Will Do

• Carry out thorough inspections and cleaning of hire equipment effectively.
• Carry out full function and safety testing.
• Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working area.
• Instruct customers in the proper use of equipment and demonstrate operation when necessary (full training will be provided).
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and company policies and procedures.

What You Will Need

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and complete tasks thoroughly.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the operation of forklift trucks and/or scissor and boom lifts would be advantageous.
• Driving experience.

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 35 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, 41.5 hours per week plus 1 Saturday in 3 from 7:45am - 12:30pm

Location

11 Mallusk Drive, Newtownabbey, Belfast, Co. Antrim BT36 4GX

Salary

£13.50 per hour + depending on experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.