Yard Operative
Posted 1 week ago by Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Yard Operative role at Sunbelt Rentals involves ensuring the efficient operation of the Service Centre by preparing and maintaining equipment for customer hire. The position requires physical fitness, teamwork, and good customer service skills, with a focus on health and safety. The company offers a supportive environment for personal development and career growth. This role is integral to maintaining the company's reputation as a leading equipment rental provider.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cleaning and preparing equipment
- Checking and storing off-hired equipment
- Maintaining a clean and safe yard, workshop, and storage areas
- Liaising with customers on a day-to-day basis when loading and unloading jobs
- Supporting the team with driving responsibilities when required
Key Skills:
- The physical fitness required to undertake daily tasks
- Full UK manual driving license
- Ability to work as part of a team
- An organised approach and able to complete job duties on time
- Good customer service skills
- A flexible approach and willingness to undertake relevant training and development
- A commitment to and awareness of Health and Safety, with knowledge of PPE requirements and COSHH as an advantage
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About The Role
We’re looking for the very best people to join the Sunbelt Rentals Team as we continue to strengthen our market-leading position and provide an even better customer experience. Would you like to be part of this and develop a long-term career with a successful and growing company? Please read on and find out more about our vacancy for a Yard Operative.
In the role of Yard Operative you'll play an key role in the smooth and efficient running of the Service Centre. It will be your job to prepare the equipment to ensure that it is clean and ready for customers to hire.
Your Duties Will Include
- Cleaning and preparing equipment
- Checking and storing off-hired equipment
- Maintaining a clean and safe yard, workshop and storage areas
- Liaising with customers on a day to day basis when loading and unloading job
- Supporting the team with driving responsibilities when required
What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.
About You
If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations. To succeed as a Yard Operative you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:
- The physical fitness required to undertake your daily tasks
- Full UK manual driving license
- Ability to work as part of a team
- An organised approach and able to complete job duties on time
- Good customer service skills
- A flexible approach and willing to undertake relevant training and development
- A commitment to and awareness of Health and Safety - knowledge of PPE requirements and COSHH is an advantage.
About Us
Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.