Installation & Collection Operative

Our client is a successful and well-established leading manufacturer, they have a high-quality, diverse product portfolio, and operates globally in many countries around the world. They are looking to employ an Installation & Collection Operative to join their team.  

The role is mainly like a Delivery Driver with hands-on installation, fitting, and assembly of furniture and other equipment.

IMPORANT NOTE, PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:

• There is a 24 hour call out rota (on average 1 day a week) where you need to be ready to respond to call outs outside of standard working hours. There will be additional pay during any hours worked in this period, and also a retainer bonus (amount to be confirmed).
• This role involves the daily moving and handling of heavy items (mattresses / furniture). Some items can also be awkward to lift or move (sometimes in excess of 20kg). You need to be comfortable with the ability to bend, lift, and carry. The mattresses may be heavily soiled with bodily fluids.
• On rare occasions where there may be a busy period, or a shortage of staff, you may be asked to help back at site with the cleaning of the mattresses and beds (suitable PPE will be provided). Please only apply if you are prepared to do this when needed.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF:

• You have a Full UK driving license and your own transport.
• You are happy with a 24 hour call out once or twice a week.
• You are physically fit and able to move heavy items with ease.
• Experience in a similar role, or a hands on job, where heavy lifting is often.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The highest standards in personal appearance and hygiene.

Salary is £24,000 to £25,000 depending on experience + Call out retainer + Call out pay.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

• Delivering, installing and collecting Hospital and Care Home, bed mattresses and other related products.
• Load vans, deliver products, install, collect, and exchange equipment as required.
• Maintain company vehicle to a high standard of cleanliness and ensure it’s correct mechanical upkeep and servicing.
• Cleaning of a wide range of products returned to the service centre, consisting of such items as hospital beds, dynamic/static mattresses, and spare parts from medical equipment.
• To accurately record all movements of equipment by completing the necessary paperwork. 
• Assist with the induction and in-house training of new and existing staff.
• Any other duties as and when required by management.

This job would suit people with previous hands-on job roles such as; Delivery Driver / Cleaning Operative / Industrial Cleaner / Commercial Cleaning Operator / Labourer / Labouring Operative / Dispatch Operative / Furniture Installer / Furniture Installation Operative / Sofa Delivery Driver / Manufacturing Operative / Factory Worker / Assembler / Assembly Operative / Collection Operative / Kitchen Fitter / Bathroom Installer / etc.