Yard Operative

**Yard Operative, Buckhurst Plant Hire**

**Leeds, West Yorkshire**

**£Salary Negotiable dependent upon experience & qualifications**

**Full time, permanent**

**About Buckhurst**

Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh family. From our humble beginnings in a small yard with only a handful of machines as our offering the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst, with an annual turnover of £11milion, is now operating from several depots across the UK and Scotland with over 2000 pieces of machinery and plant

Buckhurst now employs over 80 dedicated people across our depots and field-based roles, whilst working hard to retain that small business family feel from the early 90’s.

During this time Buckhurst has developed a strong reputation in the industry for supplying quality plant equipment at very competitive prices. We are distinguished by our outstanding levels of customer service and this has underpinned our growth as well as ensuring a loyal customer base who have relied on Buckhurst for their equipment time and time again.

The company has established itself by working to four brand values, these are Reliability, Trust, Outstanding Service and Local to You.

Our Mission Statement is to be the customers’ first choice for rental equipment - delivering a top level of service wherever and whenever required through a working culture and environment that allows our staff to develop and make decisions. In doing so they will share in the growth and prosperity of our business.

**What’s it like to work for us you ask?**

We are a very down to earth and fun bunch at Buckhurst and every depot have its own personality and culture.

Everyone has an important role to play within this family run business, whereby you’re not just a number and you’re expected to roll your sleeves up and “muck in” so to speak, so you may need a pair of wellies in our plant yards
- **Role**:_ **Yard Operative**
- **Outline of responsibilities**:_

The principal role of the yard operative is to keep the yard and workshop areas tidy

and organised at all times, this will also include assisting the fitting team in carrying out

basic tasks during the maintenance and servicing of plant machinery.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- _Washing and valeting of all machinery on return from site._
- _Refuelling and recording of fuel usage._
- _Ensure all yard areas are organised._
- _Keep the yard and workshop clean, tidy and safe environment to work in._

**The professional experience we would like you to demonstrate**:

- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Enthusiastic and have a ‘can-do attitude.
- Work well in a team but also have the ability to work on own initiative.

**Some of the skills you will have**:

- Current FLT Licence
- Excellent communication & organisational skills
- A full UK driving licence

**What’s in it for you?**

We offer competitive salaries in the industry and treat our staff fairly and as individual people - we really look after you. We don’t hold anyone back and there are many examples of employee promotions within the business and a lot of our employees have been with us for many years. We like to train and develop our staff to get the best from them and in return for your hard work and commitment, we provide a safe, fun, relaxed and flexible work environment for you to succeed.

Interested in hearing more and coming to join the family? If so, please submit your CV today.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Quarterly bonus

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Leeds Yard