Yard Operative

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment company in Bristol is hiring a Yard Operative. This role involves pre-delivery inspections, fault finding, and maintenance of portable generators. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical or electrical qualification, some experience with generators, and a driving license. The company offers excellent training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment. The salary is competitive, ranging from £27,000 to £33,000, along with bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Training and development

Career progression

Bonus

Qualifications

• Welcome candidates with mechanical or engineering qualification.
• Some experience handling generators is beneficial.
• Driving license is necessary for operational duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-delivery inspections of portable and mobile generators.
• Perform fault finding, repairs, and maintenance.
• Ensure all equipment operates at peak performance.

Skills

Mechanical qualification

Some general experience with generators

Driving licence

Forklift training

Education

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Job description

Yard Operative

£27,000 - £33,000 + Training + Bonus

Monday‑Friday 7:30am‑5pm

Bristol

Do you have a mechanical or engineering qualification? Are you looking to work within a market leading company that offers training and development?

The company is a nationwide market leader in specialist industrial equipment rental, including portable generators used in industries such as construction, infrastructure, electrical site work, utilities, and alike.

Due to the continued growing and increasing demand for the services of our client, they are looking to expand their team and seek a Yard Operative to support the service and maintenance of their own rental fleet and customers’ own equipment in the South West. The successful candidate will be responsible for depot‑based pre‑delivery inspection of mobile and portable generators, as well as carrying out fault‑finding, repairs and maintenance to ensure all equipment operates at peak performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a forward‑thinking, growing company that invests heavily in its people – offering first‑class training, ongoing development, and genuine prospects for career progression.

The Role

• PDI's of portable/mobile generators
• Fault finding and repairs
• Electrical & mechanical

The Candidate

• Mechanical or electrical qualification
• Some general experience with generators
• Driving licence essential
• Forklift training

For more information please click ‘apply’ and contact Alice Holwell – REFERENCE 4747.