At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Yard Operative, managing stock and supporting engineers.
- Company: Fast-growing HVAC hire company with a focus on career development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, healthcare, and up to 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Gain hands-on experience and training while working with industry professionals.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a dynamic industry with clear progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Full UK Driving Licence and a proactive attitude are essential.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing organisation within the HVAC hire industry, recently recognised as one of the UK's top privately owned, founder-led businesses. They specialise in providing rapid, reliable temporary heating and cooling solutions to commercial and industrial clients nationwide. Their mission is simple: to keep customers operational and protected during critical equipment failures. This is an excellent time to join a forward-thinking, ambitious business where career development is at the forefront.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Yard Operative to join the operations team at the Redditch depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or advance their career in the HVAC industry. The role comes with clear progression opportunities into a Trainee Engineer position, supported by structured training and professional development. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience alongside industry professionals, working both within the depot and occasionally on customer sites across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately prepare picking lists and ensure stock is correctly allocated and maintained.
- Manage returned assets, offloading and allocating them within the yard.
- Keep up-to-date stock records, reporting shortages and opportunities for transfers.
- Take full ownership of the yard-ensuring it is safe, clean, organised, and well-maintained.
- Implement effective organisational systems to maximise efficiency.
- Support engineers with servicing and maintenance of commercial boiler equipment.
- Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to assess equipment condition.
- Contribute ideas to improve yard operations, health and safety, and efficiency.
- Travel occasionally with engineers to assist with installations and servicing.
Ideal Candidate
This role is perfect for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working independently, takes pride in high standards, and has a genuine interest in developing technical skills.
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Live within 30 minutes of Redditch
- Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional emergency callouts and overnight stays
- Motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Forklift experience (training can be provided)
- Willing to undertake a DBS check
- Comfortable with physically and mentally demanding tasks
Career Development
The company is committed to investing in its people. For the right candidate, training and certification opportunities may include:
- CSCS Certification
- Health & Safety Training
- NVQ in Heating & Ventilation
- Gas Safe Training
- OFTEC Certification (Oil)
Benefits
- Company bonus scheme
- Life cover and private healthcare (for you and your family)
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests
- Pension scheme
- Up to 25 days' holiday + public holidays
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
