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General Assistant

Location: Inverness, United Kingdom
Region: Northern
Job Category: Engineering
Business Unit: UK Hire Power
Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)
Hours: 8:00am to 17:00pm

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within UK Power Hire for an General Assistant to work in our Inverness Depot. General assisting in the day to day running of the depot and yard.

Main Responsibilities
  • Booking equipment into depot, checking for any damage and reporting accordingly
  • Reporting to Depot Manager/Foreman on requirements for purchases of equipment spares and fuels
  • Assisting the Depot Manager/Foreman to support depot operations to provide customer assistance
    • Refuelling kit in accordance with safety requirements
    • Carrying out depot and yard maintenance
    • Carrying out environmental checks, as required
    • Carrying out daily fork lift truck checks
    • Carrying out daily fuel tank checks
    • Puts equipment away ready for hire
  • Ensuring that all equipment is cleaned so as to be presented to customers in accordance with company standards
  • Dealing with enquiries in a professional and friendly manner and informing depots/regional teams of any problems when they arise
  • Assisting Drivers, when required, with safe loading, securing and unloading
  • Identifying any safety risks in the depot/workshop to the Depot Manager
  • Completing all administration documents in a timely manner
    • Assisting in the completion depot asset and stock counts on a rolling and annual basis
  • Keeping the depot tidy and well organised at all times
  • Wearing full uniform and PPE at all times
  • Maintaining knowledge of the group’s equipment for hire/sale and activities
  • Conducting additional ad hoc duties as may be required
  • Following all company procedures and policies in company handbook
  • Ensuring all relevant training has been attended
  • Supporting and communicating effectively with the depot team
Ideal Candidate

 Essential

  • Fork lift truck licence
  • Organisation and communication skills
  • Team working
  • Technical understanding of hire equipment
  • Ability to test and repair all equipment to the highest standard
  • High level of integrity
  • Capable of taking ownership and responsibility
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Willingness to work unsociable hours as and when required

 Desirable

  • Knowledge of Speedy Hire equipment/products
  • Full driving licenceAbility to demonstrate our values (Spirit)
  • As One
  • Safe
  • Innovative
  • Driven
About the Company

Speedy Services is the UK’s leading service provider offering equipment for both hire and sales and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industrial and related industries.

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