Yard Operative / Forklift Driver - Southampton

Our mission at Pickerings is to provide the most modern temporary turnkey workspace solutions to give people an inspiring, comfortable and safe working environment. Our products range from site welfare units to offices, classrooms and healthcare facilities.

From our network of depots, we are able to supply high quality temporary buildings to meet customer specifications and the most urgent of deadlines. Our knowledge of temporary buildings and our approach to customer service are built on 50 years’ experience.

You can find out more about our history, what we do and our vision and values on our about us page. 

Job Type: Full time

Reporting to: Operations Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Yard Operative / Forklift Driver to join our team in Southampton to clean, repair and prepare site accommodation ready for hire, while maintaining the yard to company standards as per quality standards manual and in accordance with the current Risk Assessment Method Statements (R.A.M.S).

Health & Safety

  • Ensuring you comply with and adhere to all R.A.M.S and Health & safety policies including the correct use and wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ensuring you comply with the 4 C’s policy

Operations

This role could suit candidates from a range of backgrounds including Multi Trader, Property Maintenance, Handy person, Manufacturing Operative, Fitter / Fabricator and Modular Operatives as no 2 days are the same.

The company's Yard Operatives are multi-skilled and carry out a variety of tasks everyday whilst refurbishing and cleaning the fleet of cabins (wood, plastic and steel) for hire. Once fully trained, you may be involved in: 

  • Fitting and removal of partitions, floors, ceilings & other fittings
  • Cleaning units or preparing furniture for the units
  • Preparation, and painting both interior and exterior paintwork
  • Completing basic plumbing; installing sinks, taps, worktops, etc
  • Completing basic electrical work and PAT Testing; installing water heaters, hand dryers etc.
  • Prepping, painting and spraying of units
  • Use of a Forklift to move units and items
  • Fitting door locks and cutting keys and performing basic uncoded welding
  • Lay vinyl floor coverings
  • All other general maintenance, repair, assembly and fitting work as required

Candidate requirements

​The environment is a busy one, with lots of variety and plenty of opportunity to develop your skills.

  • You would need to have a willingness to learn, the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, a flexible approach to work and working hours
  • Preferably have a good mix of general repair / maintenance / multi trader / handyman work experience or experience in a Manufacturing Operative / Fitter role with experience of using power tools
  • A good understanding of H&S and quality control
  • A good work ethic and positive attitude with the ability to work in a manual role in all weathers
  • Coming from a Modular and existing supplier of cabins would be an advantage
  • Forklift license required
  • Minimum Class 2 HGV License / ideally full HGV

Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the business.   

Benefits include

  • Competitive Salary 
  • Holiday buy back scheme
  • 25 days holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Spectrum Life – Healthy Mind and Body (bespoke fitness and food plan)
  • Benefits Hub – discounts on retailers, days out, restaurants, holidays and more. 

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