Driver & Maintenance Operative

Lloyd Recruitment Services working with a leading Plant Hire Company that supply power tools, small plant machinery, generators and temporary site cabins/vans throughout Southeast. 

The company is looking for a Driver & Maintenance Operative to join them based on the outskirts of East Grinstead, and therefore applicants must have a valid driving license. 

What's in it for you:

• Up to £30,000 (DOE)


• 24 days annual leave, plus birthday and bank holidays. 33 days total leave


• Company pension


• Standard working hours 8am - 5pm (hour lunch) , Monday to Friday


• Opportunity to work extra hours, paid at a higher overtime rate (not essential and optional )


• Career progression

 This is an amazing opportunity to come on board and join a tightknit friendly team, making the role your own, whilst being given great support and training. 

No day will be the same, however regular weekly tasks involve: 

• Checking returned tools, cleaning/maintaining, ready for next hire


• Cleaning/Valeting cabins after hires, ready for the next customer


• Ensuring all maintenance schedules are completed


• Delivering machinery and cabins to client premises (either by van or towing), driving company vehicles around the Southeast.


• Conducting PAT testing on electrical appliances


• Operating materials handling equipment (forklifts) and moving equipment around site


• Working with the wider team ensuring the smooth running of the depot 

The role will offer training and support in all areas of the role. The ideal applicant will be put through various training courses. 

Applicants do not need to have previous experience in all parts of the role; however, any relevant crossover experience will be beneficial. 

What is essential is an ability to learn, a practical mindset and desire to take on new skills and a team-oriented approach to work with and help across the depot.

The company, part of a wider group, will offer great career progression for the ideal applicant moving forward. 

Full, valid driving license is essential with no more than 3-6 points. 

Other skills that would be beneficial include:

• Mechanical


• Electrical


• Forklift


• Towing


• Cleaning & Maintenance 

Interviewing immediately 

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