Relief Driver/Yard Operative

Job Description Exciting Opportunity: Join Us as a 7.5t Relief Toilet Service Driver at Rawley Plant
Rawley Plant, a trusted name in portable site accommodation since 1961, has recently joined forces with The Wernick Group, a family-run business founded in 1934.
With our shared values and exciting new chapter of growth, we are expanding our team in Basildon—and we want you to be a part of it
What's the role?
We're looking for an energetic and hands-on Relief 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, stepping in during staff holidays or absences.
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 The Role Key Responsibilities: Relief Driver: Step in as a relief driver for the delivery and collection of hire equipment, operating vehicles up to 3.5t, including the potential to tow mobile welfare units.
You'll also cover duties as a site toilet service operator, driving vehicles up to 7.5t.
Hands-On Yard Work: Assist in the cleaning, repair, and painting of portable site accommodation and toilet units, applying basic plumbing and DIY skills to keep everything in top condition.
Loading and Unloading: Help with the loading and unloading of vehicles, both manually and using a forklift.
Chemical Toilet Maintenance: Handle the cleaning and emptying of chemical toilets as part of the job.
Yard Maintenance: Keep the yard and workshop areas clean, organised, and safe to work in at all times.
Skills and Experience: Clean Driving License: You must hold a clean UK driving license with the ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5t GVW.
Driver CPC Qualification: A valid Driver CPC qualification and card are essential.
You'll also need to attend an annual Driver CPC training course (held one Saturday per year).
DIY Skills: Good basic DIY skills are required, especially for minor repairs and maintenance of portable units.
Towing Requirement: Holding a B+E entitlement (for towing) is essential, as you'll be required to tow mobile welfare units on a 3.5t vehicle as part of your duties.
Tachograph Knowledge: Experience with tachographs would be beneficial, though not essential.
Key Attributes: Fit and Active: You'll need to be physically fit and active to handle the demands of the role, including manual work and vehicle operation.
Tidy Appearance: Presenting a professional, tidy appearance is important when representing the company on and off site.
Numerate: Comfortable with basic numbers and calculations to manage deliveries and stock.
Customer Service Focused: Excellent customer service skills are a must, ensuring a positive experience for clients with a helpful, friendly attitude.
Positive, Can-Do Attitude: You'll bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to the team, ready to take on challenges.
Local Area Knowledge: Familiarity with the local Basildon area, including London, would be beneficial for route planning.
Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime when required and adapt to changes in workload or duties.
Team Player: You'll work well within a team, blending in and supporting others to achieve shared goals.
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.
Personal accident insurance.
Free onsite parking.
Employee assistance programme.
Training and progression opportunities.
Family-run and well-established, secure company 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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
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.
  Skills Needed About The Company Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?
Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach.
This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.
Diverse Opportunities : Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors.
From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.
Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn't just a goal; it's our way of life.
We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.
Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within.
Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.
Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency.
This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.
Environmental and Social Responsibility : We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment.
Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.
Company Culture Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress.
That's why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.
With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.
Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes.
These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.
The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots.
Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.
The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company.
Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.
Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do.
We recognise the need to invest in training and development.
By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals.
We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles.
We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.
Desired Criteria Tachograph Knowledge: Experience with tachographs would be beneficial, though not essential.
Required Criteria Clean Driving License: You must hold a clean UK driving license with the ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5t GVW.
Driver CPC Qualification: A valid Driver CPC qualification and card are essential.
You'll also need to attend an annual Driver CPC training course (held one Saturday per year).
DIY Skills: Good basic DIY skills are required, especially for minor repairs and maintenance of portable units.
Fit and Active: You'll need to be physically fit and active to handle the demands of the role, including manual work and vehicle operation.
Local Area Knowledge: Familiarity with the local Basildon area, including London, would be beneficial for route planning.
Towing Requirement: Holding a B+E entitlement (for towing) is essential, as you'll be required to tow mobile welfare units on a 3.5t vehicle as part of your duties.
Closing Date Tuesday 31st December, 2024