Yard Operative

KDM HIRE; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Yard Operative at a leading equipment rental company in the UK and Ireland. This exciting role involves maintaining the yard, conducting thorough inspections, and assisting customers with equipment operations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. With over 30 years of industry experience, this company values positivity, responsibility, and integrity, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to contribute to a company that prides itself on quality and service, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Experience in operating forklifts and lifting equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and cleaning of hire equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles safely.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Driving Experience

Education

Previous Experience in a Similar Role

Tools

Forklift Trucks

Scissor Lifts

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'll do:

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

What you'll need:

1. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
2. The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Good problem-solving skills and complete tasks thoroughly.
4. Previous experience in a similar role.
5. Experience in the operation of forklift trucks and/or scissor and boom lifts would be advantageous.
6. 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 30 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: Week 1: Monday - Thursday 6.00am - 3.30pm & Fri 6.00am - 2.30pm
Week 2: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 6:00pm & Fri 7.30 - 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: £11.50 - £13 per hour

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note we will only contact successful applicants.

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