Yard Operative

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Yard Operative to ensure smooth operations at our Service Centre in London. Responsibilities include cleaning and preparing equipment for hire, maintaining a safe environment, and working closely with customers. Join a leading FTSE100 company and enjoy a flexible rewards package with opportunities for personal development and a commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Great company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team required.
• Organized approach and punctuality in completing job duties.
• Knowledge of PPE requirements and COSHH is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing equipment for customers.
• Checking and storing off-hired equipment.
• Maintaining a clean yard, workshop, and storage areas.
• Liaising with customers during loading and unloading.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Health and safety knowledge

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 find out 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. 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 jobs

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide 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’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll discuss your training and personal development needs and support your future career aspirations.

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

• The physical fitness required to undertake your daily tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An organized approach and ability to complete job duties on time
• Good customer service skills
• A flexible approach and willingness to undertake relevant training and development
• A commitment to health and safety, with knowledge of PPE requirements and COSHH being an advantage.

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 across various markets, 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. We rely on you to look after our customers, and in return, we take good care of you. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing equal opportunities, fostering a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing are important to us. We support initiatives like mental health awareness campaigns, first-aider programs, and provide access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, counseling services, and financial wellbeing support.