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General Assistant

Location: Carlisle, United Kingdom
Region: NSC
Job Category: Building Construction/Skilled Trades
Business Unit: UK Hire Northern
Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)
Hours: 0730 - 1700


Summary

The role will involve working on a fast paced hire desk, yard duties, engineering and some driving. Full training will be provided.

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