Yard Operative

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a Yard Operative to keep the service centre running smoothly by preparing equipment for customer hire and ensuring a safe, clean yard environment. You will be part of a team that delivers reliable service and supports customers daily.

The role emphasises physical fitness, teamwork, and safety awareness, with opportunities for training and career development within the UK&I network. A positive, proactive approach and flexibility are valued.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness required for daily tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safety procedures.
• Organised approach to completing duties on time.
• Good customer service skills when interacting with clients.
• Commitment to health and safety policies and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare equipment for hire.
• Check and store off-hired equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe yard, workshop and storage areas.
• Liaise with customers during loading/unloading operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Organised

Customer service

Health & Safety awareness

B2 Forklift Licence

Job description

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 and find out more about our vacancy for a Yard Operative.

In the role of Yard Operative you'll play an key role in the smooth and efficient running of the Service Centre. It will be your job to prepare the equipment to ensure that it is clean and ready for customers to hire.

Your Duties Will Include

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

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including 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.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed as a Yard Operative you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours

• The physical fitness required to undertake your daily tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An organised approach and able to complete job duties on time
• Good customer service skills
• A flexible approach and willing to undertake relevant training and development
• A commitment to and awareness of Health and Safety - knowledge of PPE requirements and COSHH is an advantage.
• B2 Forklift Licence

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.