Overview
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Location: 2 Seafield Road
Job Description
Wernick Hire, the UK’s largest and longest-standing provider of modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a dynamic Yard Operative/Driver to be a key player in our thriving depot. This is a permanent, dual-role position with driving duties and hands-on yard work.
Role Overview
We’re looking for an energetic and hands-on Driver/Yard Operative to join us on a permanent basis. You’ll drive our 3.5t delivery and collection vehicles, as well as our 7.5t toilet servicing vehicles. When not driving, you’ll work in the busy accommodation yard, cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and painting portable accommodation and welfare units to keep them in top condition for clients.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
* Driver: Deliver and collect hire equipment and groundhog units, operate vehicles up to 3.5t (with potential to tow mobile welfare units), and | cover duties as a site toilet service operator driving vehicles up to 7.5t.
* Hands-on Yard Work: Clean, repair, and paint portable site accommodation and toilet units; apply basic plumbing and DIY skills.
* Repairs: Carry out necessary repairs promptly.
* Furniture Management: Check and store furniture returned to the yard and manage removal from cabins to storage.
* Efficiency: Minimise material wastage and assist with safe loading/unloading of cabins, buildings, and materials.
* Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized yard and workshop.
* Safety Compliance: Adhere to current health and safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment.
Skills And Experience
* Clean Driving Licence: UK driving licence with the ability to drive up to 7.5t GVW (C1 entitlement).
* Driver CPC: Valid CPC qualification and card; annual CPC training (one day per year).
* DIY Skills: Basic DIY skills for minor repairs and maintenance of portable units.
* Towing: B+E entitlement (essential to tow mobile welfare units on a 3.5t vehicle).
* Tachograph Knowledge: Beneficial but not essential.
* Technical Expertise: Experience in plumbing, joinery, or electrical work is highly beneficial.
* Multitasking: Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
Key Attributes
* Customer Service: Commitment to first-class service and support.
* Team Player: Enthusiastic and collaborative.
* Self-Motivated: Proactive with a drive to excel.
* Detail-Oriented: Thorough and methodical.
* Integrity: Honest and professional.
* Pressure Handling: Able to perform under pressure with a positive attitude.
* Time Management: Efficient at prioritising tasks.
What You Will Get In Return
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
* Generous holiday allowance (rising with service) and option to buy extra holidays.
* Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days of holiday.
* Group pension and life assurance of 2x annual salary.
* Annual salary review each January; Christmas shutdown; early finish on Fridays.
* Personal accident insurance; free onsite parking; employee assistance programme.
* Training and progression opportunities; family-run and secure company (90 years trading).
* Open door policy; cycle-to-work scheme; employee referral scheme; discounted retailer benefits; corporate eyecare and direct communication with MD/CEO.
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.
Important Notices
Important notice to recruitment agencies: Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the agency’s own risk. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly. The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role; you must provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Required & Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
* Experience of plumbing, joinery or electrical work (handyperson suitable).
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload.
* Full clean UK driving licence and ability to drive up to 7.5t (C1).
Desired Criteria
* Experience in cabin fitting is advantageous.
* Tachograph knowledge.
* Driver CPC qualification is preferred.
Closing Date: Friday 17th October, 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: Based on Experience
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