Workshop Operative
5 months ago
Smith’s Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest's Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company. Preston Depot is currently in a period of expansion, and we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Operative
As a business, we supply all types of customers and organisations with a range of specialist equipment. From Access and Plant machinery for large construction and industrial contracts to domestic power tools for that DIY projects at home. With 16 ‘Hire It Centres’ located across the region we really do have it covered
**As a Workshop Operative at our Preston depot you will be able to demonstrate the following experience;**
- Ability to prepare small tool equipment to “ready for hire status” whilst adhering to our company guidelines, ensuring the delivery of a high quality product.
- Ability to identify equipment that needs to be put in to repair status, have an eye for detail when diagnosing on spec
- Possess a basic knowledge of petrol and electrical repairs
- Washing of Equipment in preparation for hire
- Assisting drivers and customers loading and unloading of vehicles
- Warehouse organisation and security
- Notifying manager of damaged, dirty or misused equipment
**This is a fast-paced, hands-on role which will require someone who can work swiftly, efficiently and accurately, whilst adhering to set business standards**
Naturally you will be organized, methodical, and tidy in your approach to work. You will have good communication skills, be computer literate and be in possession of a full clean driving license
An understanding of safe loading and manual handling awareness will also be highly beneficial and, it goes without saying that quality is at the centre of everything you do
**This is a full time position working**:Monday to Friday: 08:00am - 17:00pm plus Saturday: 08:00am to 12:00pm on a rotational basis.
**Benefits what we offer you**
- **Salary**: Depending on experience
- 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total)
- An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service
- Weekly pay
- Saturday hours paid at time and a half
- FREE tool hire for all employees - Excluding consumables and delivery
- Life insurance is provided at three times your annual salary
- Pension scheme
- Full uniform provided
- Discounted personal legal services
If you have the know-how and experience we require and you are seeking a long term career opportunity offering on-going training and career growth, we would like to hear from you
Pay: £11.55 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount
**Experience**:
- Workshop: 2 years (preferred)
- Diesel and Petrol Engine: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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