Yard Operative/Handyperson

SeeMeHired; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular construction company seeks a Yard Operative in Tees Valley, U.K., to maintain and repair modular buildings. Responsibilities include general maintenance, servicing mobile welfare units, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong maintenance skills and a commitment to customer service. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including generous holiday allowance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Option to buy extra holidays

Group pension

Annual salary review

Life assurance of 2x annual salary

Early finish on Fridays

Free onsite parking

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively.
• Experience in cabin fitting is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrates honesty and professionalism in every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Clean, paint, and perform general maintenance on cabins and buildings.
• Service mobile welfare units to ensure they're in top condition.
• Conduct site visits for necessary repairs promptly.
• Check and store furniture returned to the yard.
• Ensure adherence to current health and safety legislation.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Technical expertise in electrical work

Customer service commitment

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Time management

Team player

Job description

Role Overview

Step into a vital role where your hands-on skills make a real impact. As a Yard Operative, you'll be instrumental in the maintenance, repair, and preparation of our modular buildings and site accommodation units. Your dedication to efficiency and safety will ensure that every task is performed to the highest standards, driving the success of our depot and contributing to our overall excellence.

About Us: Since 1934, Wernick Hire has been a proud, family-run company with a rich history of growth and innovation. Celebrating 90 years of successful trading, we've doubled our profits in the last five years alone. Our success is fueled by the enthusiasm, vision, and genuine can-do spirit of our team members. Join us and be part of a company where your skills and dedication are truly valued!

The Wernick® Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn't just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Upkeep: Clean, paint, and perform general maintenance on cabins and buildings as directed.
• Servicing: Service mobile welfare units to ensure they're in top condition.
• Repairs: Conduct site visits to carry out necessary repairs promptly.
• Furniture Management: Check and store furniture returned to the yard, ensuring it's properly removed from cabins and placed back in storage.
• Efficiency: Minimise material wastage and assist with the safe loading and unloading of cabins, buildings, and materials.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organised yard and workshop at all times.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to current health and safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in electrical work is highly beneficial.
• Multitasking: Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively.
• Customer Service Commitment: Dedicated to providing first-class service and support.
• Team Player: Enthusiastic and collaborative, working well with others.
• Self-Motivated: A proactive self-starter with a strong drive to excel.
• Detail-Oriented: Thorough and methodical in all tasks.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty professionalism in every interaction.
• Pressure Performer: Able to handle tasks effectively under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Time Management: Proficient in managing time efficiently and prioritising tasks.
• Multitasking and Prioritising Busy Workload: Able to multi-task and prioritise busy workload.
• Experience in electrical work is crucial for this role.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in cabin fitting is a distinct advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).
• Option to buy extra holidays.
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday.
• Group pension.
• Annual salary review each January.
• Life assurance of 2x annual salary.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and progression opportunities.
• Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading 90 years).
• Open door policy.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers).
• Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.
• Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys.