Depot Operative / Driver

Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 18 Hire It Centres across the Region. Currently in a period of expansion across the business, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Depot Operative / Driver at our Preston depot.

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 18 Hire It Centres located across the region. We supply all types of customers in all types of business, specialising in many types of equipment, including; plant and machinery to the construction and industrial sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Depot Operative / 3.5T Driver to join our busy Preston Depot.

As a Depot Operative / 3.5T Driver your responsibilities will include;

  • Washing of Equipment in preparation for hire.
  • Assisting drivers and customers loading and unloading of vehicles.
  • Warehouse organisation of kit and workshops security.
  • Notifying manager of damaged, dirty or misused equipment.
  • When required, you will need to deliver equipment to customers and complete necessary paperwork, securing loads etc.
  • Learning other job roles in the depot to assist when necessary.

As a Depot Operative / 3.5T Driver you should have;

  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
  • Digi Card is required for when using the company vehicle.
  • Excellent organisational and time Management skills.
  • Experience in a customer facing and sales environment.
  • Understanding of manual handling.

Working hours: Monday to Friday No Saturdays.

Company benefits:

  • Salary: £12.44 per hour.
  • 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
  • An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service.
  • Weekly pay.
  • FREE tool hire for all employees – Excluding consumables and delivery.
  • Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary.
  • My Wellbeing Services.
  • Employee Referral Scheme.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Full uniform provided.
  • Discounted personal legal services.

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