Yard Operative

Prevent Group; East Devon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK equipment rental provider is looking for a Yard Operative to support the efficient running of its Service Centre. Key duties include cleaning and preparing equipment, maintaining a safe yard, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers opportunities for development within a recognized FTSE100 company, along with a flexible rewards package including generous leave and employee recognition.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Great company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Physical fitness required for daily tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good customer service skills and organizational approach.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing equipment.
• Ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Liaising with customers during loading and unloading.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Customer service

Organizational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for the very best people to join the Sunbelt Rentals Team as we continue to strengthen our market-leading position and provide an even better customer experience. Would you like to be part of this and develop a long-term career with a successful and growing company? Please read on to learn more about our vacancy for a Yard Operative.

In the role of Yard Operative, you'll play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the Service Centre. Your job will be to prepare equipment to ensure it is clean and ready for customers to hire. Your duties will include:

1. Cleaning and preparing equipment
2. Checking and storing off-hired equipment
3. Maintaining a clean and safe yard, workshop, and storage areas
4. Liaising with customers on a day-to-day basis when loading and unloading

What can we offer you in return?

You will be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We offer an industry-leading flexible rewards package including a generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards, and a great company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team, we will provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We will discuss your training and personal development needs and what you would like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed as a Yard Operative, you should bring the following skills and behaviors:

1. The physical fitness required to undertake your daily tasks
2. The ability to work as part of a team
3. An organized approach and the ability to complete job duties on time
4. Good customer service skills
5. A flexible approach and willingness to undertake relevant training and development
6. A commitment to health and safety, with knowledge of PPE requirements and COSHH being advantageous

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with specialist operations in Europe. We provide solutions to various markets and sectors, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and turn "what if" into "what is".

Our people are at the heart of our values and are our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers, and in return, we take good care of you. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that provides equality of opportunity and fosters a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing are very important to us. We promote awareness and support through initiatives such as our mental health campaign and first-aider program. You will also have access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, counseling services, and financial wellbeing support.