Depot Support Operative

This is an excellent opportunity for a Depot Support Operative to work as part of the team at our depot in Edinburgh. We are seeking a Depot Support Operative to assist in all labouring duties and to support all aspects of the transport and engineering functions at the depot.

You must be a great team player, be reliable and have a keen desire to learn within an engineering environment.

Responsibilities include:-

• Work with drivers to ensure all trucks are loaded in a safe and efficient manner.
• Pick and make available machines for drivers as notified on Transport planning sheets.
• Ensure all vehicles and drivers have loads available to maximise driving hours and vehicle efficiency.
• Ensure all diesel machines have tanks filled and chargeable invoicing information is competed daily.
• Ensure machine layout is maintained/improved to use available yard space efficiently.
• Park all machines after engineers have parked in laydown area.
• Complete planned maintenance activities including work to improve machine standards in the depot (cleaning and painting) and within Livery guidelines.
• Improve/organise engineers stores to ensure efficient use of parts in line with the LSM.
• Be an ambassador for and ensure compliance of Quality, Health, Safety and Tech X standards and policies.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times.
• Maintain high levels of personal appearance, ensuring uniform and personal protective equipment are used correctly.
• Support the Location/Workshop Service Manager, Senior Service Engineer & the shift supervisor in the effective running of maintenance operations.
• Provide general depot maintenance where required
• Ensure electric machines are on charge before and after inspection
• Provide on-site support when required
• Use the internal mobile application to complete specified tasks planned by the LSM/WSM or SSE.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Reliable and punctual
• Basic understanding of powered access
• Keen to learn and progress within an engineering environment
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to work as a team player in a reactive working environment
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Forklift Licence desirable

In return you will receive:

• A Competitive Salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Lifestyle Benefits discount on selected high street stores