Location: Sheerness, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00am – 17:00pm
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum
Department: Operations
About Us
Rapid Energy is on an exciting growth trajectory. Since launching in July 2020, we’ve quickly become a leading specialist in the HVAC hire market, ranked the 6th fastest-growing founder-led, privately owned company in the UK.
We help commercial and industrial businesses stay operational with fast, reliable temporary temperature control solutions. When heating or cooling systems fail, downtime can be costly and stressful. That’s why we respond quickly, delivering expert consultation through to seamless installation, to keep our customers’ equipment and reputation protected.
Job Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a budding yard operative, with the potential to progress into a trainee engineer role. You will work alongside experienced professionals who are ready to share their expertise and support your development within the HVAC industry.
As a Kent Yard Operative, you will be based at our Sheerness depot, supporting engineers with the servicing and maintenance of our commercial boiler fleet, both in the depot and occasionally on client sites across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the depot
* Manage spare parts and conduct stock checks
* Maintain the workshop area
* Open and secure the depot daily
* Assist engineers with the maintenance and servicing of our equipment
* Travel with engineers to assist with on-site installations and servicing
Candidate Requirements
* Full UK Driving License
* Reside within 30 minutes of Sheerness
* Flexible and available for emergency callouts outside of standard hours
* Willingness to occasionally stay away for work
* Motivated, driven, and eager to learn
* Forklift experience (training can be provided)
* DBS check required upon successful application
* Ability to handle physically and mentally demanding tasks
We are committed to developing our team. For the right candidate, we offer structured training and a development plan that may include:
* CSCS Certification
* Health & Safety Training
* NVQ in Heating & Ventilation
* Gas Safe Training
* OFTEC Certification (Oil)
What We Offer
* Company bonus scheme
* Company events
* Life cover and private healthcare for you and your family
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Pension
* Up to 25 days’ holiday entitlement + public holidays
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse workforce brings and strive to ensure our recruitment process is fair and accessible to everyone.
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, accompanied by a covering letter, to careers@rapidenergy.co.uk.
Join us at a pivotal point in our growth and help shape the future of temporary heating solutions in the UK.
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