Yard Operative​/handyperson

Yard Operative/Handyperson – Wernick Hire

Wernick Hire
, the UK’s largest and longest‑standing provider of modular buildings and site accommodation, is seeking a dynamic Yard Operative/Handyperson to be a key player in our thriving depot.

Role Overview: Step into a vital role where your hands‑on skills make a real impact. As a Yard Operative, you’ll be instrumental in the maintenance, repair, and preparation of our modular buildings and site accommodation units. Your dedication to efficiency and safety will ensure that every task is performed to the highest standards, driving the success of our depot and contributing to our overall excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and Upkeep:
  Clean, paint, and perform general maintenance on cabins and buildings as directed.
• Servicing:
  Service mobile welfare units to ensure they’re in top condition.
• Repairs:
  Conduct site visits to carry out necessary repairs promptly.
• Furniture Management:
  Check and store furniture returned to the yard, ensuring it’s properly removed from cabins and placed back in storage.
• Forklift Maintenance:
  Keep the forklift truck in excellent working order.
• Efficiency:
  Minimise material wastage and assist with the safe loading and unloading of cabins, buildings, and materials.
• Housekeeping:
  Maintain a clean and organised yard and workshop at all times.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adhere to current health and safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment.

Key Skills &

Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:
  Experience in plumbing, joinery, or electrical work is highly beneficial.
• Multitasking:
  Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively.
• Customer Service Commitment.
• Team Player:
  Enthusiastic and collaborative, working well with others.
• Self‑Motivated: A proactive self‑starter with a strong drive to excel.
• Detail‑Oriented:
  Thorough and methodical in all tasks.
• Integrity:
  Demonstrates honesty and professionalism in every interaction.
• Pressure Performer:
  Able to handle tasks effectively under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Time Management:
  Proficient in managing time efficiently and prioritising tasks.

Your Future With The Wernick Group: At Wernick, you’re more than an employee; you’re a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let’s be ‘Altogether Stronger’.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas shutdown
• Early finish Friday
• Group pension scheme
• Annual salary review each January
• Long‑service awards
• Employee of the Month awards
• Customer service awards
• Life assurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family‑run, well‑established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Open‑door policy
• Employee referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller & Carter, Nandos and many more)
• Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers
• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Annual paid volunteering day

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note:

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Required Criteria:

• Experience of plumbing, joinery or electrical (would suit a handyperson)
• Able to multi‑task and prioritise busy workload

Desired Criteria: Experience in cabin fitting is a distinct advantage.

Salary: Not disclosed.