At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep the yard tidy and deliver construction equipment to customers.
- Company: Join Metcalfe Plant Hire, a leading plant hire business in the North of England.
- Benefits: Full-time role with training provided and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Great opportunity for those interested in plant hire and construction.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Organised, able to work under pressure, and hold a full clean driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Metcalfe Plant Hire is one of the North of England’s largest construction plant hire businesses.
Based in Penrith, Cumbria, we are currently recruiting for a full time Yard Operative / Delivery Driver to join the team.
The Role
Based at our Gilwilly premises in Penrith, you will report on a daily basis to the Plant Director and Plant Hire Manager, and you will form part of our Plant Hire Team which provides both operated and non-operated construction plant and vehicles to both internal and external customers.
As a Yard Operative you will assist in keeping the yard and machinery, clean, tidy and well presented.
You will be expected to provide a professional service to both internal and external customers and contacts.
As a Delivery Driver you will be expected to ensure delivery and collections are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Primary Duties & Tasks
- Promote safe working processes and ensure that all persons in the yard area are operating within the health & safety policies and procedures of Metcalfe Plant Hire Ltd.
- Ensure that all vehicle and personnel movements in the yard are completed in a safe manner and that all necessary PPE is worn by all personnel in the yard.
- Greet all visitors and customers in a courteous manner and act as an ambassador for Metcalfe Plant Hire Ltd at all times.
- Help oversee all plant on and off hires from the yard onto the Mobile Insphire system and in conjunction with the Plant Hire Office.
- Inspect all plant prior to it leaving the yard to ensure that it meets the highest possible standards of cleanliness etc.
- Check all plant leaving the yard meets all testing and certification requirements and that all necessary documents (including handbooks etc) are despatched with the item of plant.
- Inspect for damage & cleanliness all items of plant returning to the yard after completion of hire & report to the Hire Desk and Workshop any items that require repair or cleaning.
Including recording such requirements on damage reports and taking supporting photographs, as required.
- Liaise with the Workshop Manager to help prioritise repairs in line with known hire commitments.
- Manage and supervise the Yard Delivery Driver/Yard Operative including organising their day to day workload and duties, including due consideration to plant delivery requirements of the Hire Desk.
- Ensure that all customer queries notified to you for action are fully resolved in a timely manner.
- Ensure that the yard is kept in a safe, tidy and manageable condition at all times.
Experience / Skills
- l T literate – Training will be given on the Plant Hire System if required
- You must be a well organised individual, with the ability to work under pressure and on your own.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines in a busy yard environment.
- Plant hire background/experience with a good knowledge of construction equipment (preferable)
- Effective communicator
- Demonstrated initiative and high attention to detail
- Full Clean driving licence
We are ideally looking for an individual with Plant experience, but training will be given to the right candidate.
If you feel you have the right attributes for this role, don’t miss a great opportunity and contact Bobby Armstrong, Plant Hire Manager on 07768873980 or email bobby@metcalfe-plant-hire. co. uk.
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Yard Operative / Delivery Driver in Penrith employer: Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited
Metcalfe Plant Hire is an exceptional employer located in the scenic Penrith, Cumbria, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and professionalism. As a Yard Operative / Delivery Driver, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to contribute to a leading construction plant hire business. Join us to grow your skills while ensuring our yard and machinery are maintained to the highest standards, all within a company that values its employees and their development.
Contact Details:
Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited Recruitment Team
