Labourer with towing

Clee Hill Plant Limited; Newton (MA); On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company with over 55 years of experience in the construction equipment sector. As a Labourer/Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring our plant and equipment are ready for hire while maintaining a safe and tidy environment. This position offers a dynamic workweek, with opportunities for overtime and a range of responsibilities, from cleaning and maintenance to delivering equipment. If you have a passion for hands-on work and meet the qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow within a committed and service-oriented team.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Employer contributory pension

Overtime at an enhanced rate

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with towing experience is essential.
• Class 2 licence preferred for driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare plant and equipment for hire.
• Deliver and collect small plant equipment safely.
• Maintain cleanliness in workshops and public areas.

Skills

Towing up to 3.5t

Manual handling

Plant maintenance

Cleaning and preparation of equipment

Education

Class 2 licence (Category C)

Job description

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary up to £32,000 if working up to 45 hours a week dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Overtime at an enhanced rate
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employer contributory pension

About us:

Established in 1965, employing over 190 staff and with a turnover in excess of £20m, Clee Hill is the largest compaction and surface dressing hire company in the UK. We also operate a ‘general purpose’ fleet of compact and mid-range sized construction and materials handling equipment across the UK. We have been operating over 55 years which is a testament to our culture of “committed to service in everything we do.”

Clee Hill Plant has a nationwide network of 9 depots (Glasgow, Darlington, Stoke, Chesterfield, Ludlow, Corby, Andover, Dartford and Newton Abbot) with a fleet of over 2,500 machines.

The role:

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, we have a vacancy for a Labourer/Driver at our Newton Abbot Depot (TQ12 3PW). Monday to Friday (Basic 40 hours per week plus overtime opportunities).

The main purpose of the role is to clean off plant and equipment ready for hire, collect spare parts, carry out repair and maintenance work, and to ensure the workshop, offices, and yard are kept clean and tidy to a good standard at all times.

The role will also involve delivering and collecting small plant equipment ranging from Rollers to Welfare Units and will be required to tow up to 3.5t.

Key Duties:

• Ensure loads are safely secured, within maximum permissible weight for the vehicle and without exceeding maximum permissible axle weights
• Clean and prepare plant and equipment ready for hire
• Keep all public areas, workshops, stores, offices, welfare facilities, and yard area clean and tidy and free from hazards including spillage and trip hazards
• Ad hoc upkeep and maintenance duties including property maintenance and repairs, moving machines, and manual handling

Candidate Profile:

It is essential that the successful candidate has experience in a similar role and is experienced in towing up to 3.5t, preferably with a Class 2 licence (Category C).