Yard Operative/Driver

Wernick Group Limited; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of modular buildings is looking for a Yard Operative/Driver to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. In this dual-role, you will operate vehicles, perform maintenance, and ensure site accommodation is in excellent condition. The ideal candidate holds a clean driving licence and has basic DIY skills. Competitive salary and generous holiday allowances are offered, along with a positive team environment and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Group pension

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence and ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5t is essential.
• Driver CPC qualification preferred; annual training is required.
• Basic DIY skills for minor repairs and maintenance of portable units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect hire equipment and maintain site accommodation.
• Clean, repair, and paint portable welfare units.
• Ensure yard and workshop are clean and organized.

Skills

Clean UK driving licence

Basic DIY skills

Experience in plumbing

Experience in joinery

Experience in electrical work

Customer service commitment

Time management skills

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Join Us as a Yard Operative/Driver at Wernick Hire!

Wernick Hire, the UK’s largest and longest‑standing provider of modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a dynamic Yard Operative/Driver to be a key player in our thriving depot!

Role Overview

We’re looking for an energetic and hands‑on Driver/Yard Operative to join us on a permanent basis. This is a dynamic dual‑role where no two days are the same! You’ll hit the road, covering our 3.5t delivery and collection vehicles, as well as our 7.5t toilet servicing vehicles. When you’re not driving, you'll roll up your sleeves in our busy accommodation yard, where you’ll be involved in cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and painting our portable accommodation and welfare units, ensuring they’re always in top condition for our clients.

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!

Key Responsibilities

• Drive delivery and collection of hire equipment, groundhog units, and operating vehicles up to 3.5t, including the potential to tow mobile welfare units.
• Drive site toilet service vehicles up to 7.5t.
• Assist in the cleaning, repair, and painting of portable site accommodation and toilet units.
• Carry out necessary repairs promptly.
• Check and store furniture returned to the yard, ensuring proper removal and storage.
• Maintain forklift truck in excellent working order.
• Minimise material wastage and assist with safe loading/unloading of cabins, buildings, and materials.
• Maintain a clean and organised yard and workshop at all times.
• Adhere to current health and safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills and Experience

• Clean UK driving licence, ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5t GVW (C1 entitlement).
• Driver CPC qualification and card preferred; attend annual Driver CPC training.
• Basic DIY skills for minor repairs and maintenance of portable units.
• B+E entitlement for towing mobile welfare units on a 3.5t vehicle.
• Experience with tachographs beneficial.
• Experience in plumbing, joinery or electrical work highly beneficial.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively.

Key Attributes

• Customer service commitment.
• Team player, enthusiastic and collaborative.
• Self‑motivated, proactive.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Integrity, honesty and professionalism.
• Handles pressure with a positive attitude.
• Time management skills.

What you will get in return

• 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 on‑site 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our company.

Important Notice To Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Required criteria

• Experience of plumbing, joinery or electrical (handyperson).
• Able to multi‑task and prioritise busy workload.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5t (C1 entitlement).

Desired criteria

• Experience in cabin fitting is a distinct advantage.
• Tachograph knowledge.
• Driver CPC qualification preferred.

Apply now.