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Yardman & maintenance operative

St Just
J N Semmens Construction
Maintenance operative
£14,000 - £16,000 a year
Posted: 1 October
Offer description

We are seeking a dedicated multifunctional Yardman and Maintenance Operative to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and be prepared to adapt daily to different tasks as required.

You will be responsible for your own time management working seamlessly whether you're processing and transporting various materials around the yard. To assisting customers and clients with their orders whilst offering excellent customer service.

Another key part of this role is managing the planning, organisation, and execution of mechanical work — including preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs. You'll be expected to ensure that all mechanical tasks are actioned efficiently to minimise downtime across our plant and equipment.

Job Activities:

* Loading and unloading vehicles.
* Picking and checking orders.
* Storing stock safely.
* Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment in all areas.
* Dealing with goods – in and out.
* Organising the warehouse and outside yard ensuring that all goods are kept tidily and in the correct place and to actively maintain and improve housekeeping throughout working hours.
* Assisting & providing excellent customer service.
* Perform reactive repairs, scheduled service inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on plant and equipment.
* Diagnose and address breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
* Ensure all tasks comply with environmental, health, and safety procedures.
* Work collaboratively with the team to ensure efficient operations.
* Assisting the Director with any other ad hoc works and improvements.
* Hands-on, self-motivated with an aptitude to learn new skills, rise to a challenge with a positive attitude.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Competent with power tools, workshop and building equipment.
* Have experience in maintaining and repairing plant and equipment.
* Be proactive, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Possess a full, valid driving licence (essential).
* Plant & Machinery Tickets/Experience i.e. Forklifts, Excavators etc.
* Be comfortable using initiative working independently and as part of a team.
* Knowledge of the building trade and granite would be an advantage.

If you've got a 'can do' attitude, you're a good team player, you enjoy being 'hands-on', you have good customer service skills, and you enjoy working outdoors in all conditions in an industrial environment. Then this varied dual role will be right up your street

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

* Company pension
* On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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