Yardassistant

Facilities by ADF plc; Longcross; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Pension

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Free Uniform/PPE

Informal Reward Scheme

Refer A Friend Scheme

Job summary

Facilities by ADF plc, based in Longcross (Surrey), is seeking a Yard Assistant. The role is a day shift (8am–5pm) with a £146 daily rate plus benefits. You will help move vehicles and trailers in the yard, hitch/unhitch units, and support on-site operations.

Responsibilities include safe operation, assistance with trailer maintenance, waste removal via vacuum tanker, and close collaboration with the Yard Supervisor. A positive, reliable attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Class 1 HGV licence.
• Hold a forklift licence.
• Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Deliver consistently under pressure.
• Great attention to detail.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles and trailers safely around the yard.
• Hitch and unhitch units to trailers and ensure loads are secure.
• Deliver to customer, depot, garage or test centre when required.
• Operate the vacuum tanker and remove waste from trailers on site.
• Work with Yard Supervisor and report any defects.
• Complete check sheets after trailer cleaning and sign off.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow instructions

Tools

Class 1 HGV licence

Forklift licence

Job description

Yard Assistant

Salary: £146 per day + Benefits.

Location: Longcross, Surrey

Hours of Work: Day Shift, Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm

Facilities by ADF plc provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on-location support for dramas and major features.

Yard Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

• To safely move vehicles and trailers around the yard.
• Ensure that the correct procedures are adhered to when ‘hitching and unhitching’ the unit to the trailer and to ensure that the trailer is securely loaded.
• If necessary to deliver to a customer, depot, garage, or test centre.
• Puts safety first and respects all other road users.
• Diligent in ensuring driver and vehicle checks are completed correctly.
• Self – motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of all ADF trailers to the standards required
• To operate our vacuum tanker, removing waste from our trailers on site
• Work in conjunction with Yard Supervisor.
• Report any defects or damage found whilst working on trailers to Yard Supervisor.
• Complete check sheets when trailers are cleaned, sign off & give to Yard Supervisor.
• Be aware & follow the company’s Chlorination process.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a Class one HGV licence
• Hold a forklift licence
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to follow instructions
• Must be able to deliver consistently under pressure
• Great attention to detail
• Team player

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays increasing with each year of service to a max of 33.
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Free Uniform/PPE provided
• Informal Reward Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme