HGV Class 2​/Fitness Installation Operative – Heavy Lifting

HGV Class 2 / Fitness Installation Operative – Heavy Lifting (Full Time)

Job Type
Full Time

Contract Type
Permanent

Location
UK and Congleton

Salary
From: £30,000.00 per year

Start Date
Immediately

Pulse Fitness has provided customised solutions to more than 30,000 leisure facilities in 30 countries across six continents, alongside private clubs, leisure centres, fitness centres, hotels, spas, rehabilitation centres, corporate gyms, universities, professional sports facilities and more. The range includes over 450 pieces of award-winning equipment. We cover everything which includes innovative cardiovascular, stylish strength machines, functional, free weights, plate loaded, high-performance group cycles and hi-tech gym management software.

Due to our continued success, we are looking for a self-motivated and committed team player in the role of HGV Class 2 Driver/ Installation Operative to join our Installation Team.

As a HGV Class 2 Driver/ Installation Operative you will provide safe, compliant, reliable and effective delivery and installation of our commercial fitness equipment nationwide. Training will be provided. You will be part of a team and on average, over a 12 month period, the job is 50% driving and 50% install.

You will be conscientious, hardworking, have good customer service skills and be prepared to travel the UK, including the occasional night away. Typically working a minimum 39hrs per week + overtime, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate must hold a full clean driving licence and HGV Class 2 licence.

An annual salary of £30,000 plus overtime and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Example of average earnings with over time is £32,000 to £40,000.

Job Objective

To motivate, inspire, enthuse and create a camaraderie between all installation team members.

When trained, to safely Pick, Load orders and Deliver – Install orders to sites using the Bar Codes and PDA’s.

The Installation Team will load, deliver, install and commission commercial fitness equipment throughout the UK (and Europe when required) leading to the completion of delivery of Pulse Fitness equipment including picking orders, accurately and safe loading of vehicles ensuring maximum utilisation of space and proper securing of load this includes organising and coordinating with the team.

This position scopes a wide range of duties including organising the warehouse when required and assisting on assembly, building commercial fitness equipment following standard procedures and fully testing all equipment and making sure that the machine is 100% defect free before signing off ready to be dispatched to the customer.

Installation duties and responsibilities:

Efficiently and safely load commercial fitness equipment into Pulse delivery vehicles using the bar code scanners, ensuring the load is safe, secure and meets regulations.

• Driving in a safe and courteous manner adhering to driving legislation.
• To undertake risk assessments ensuring the venue is safe to work, bringing any risks to the attention of management.
• To unload efficiently and safely commercial and install fitness equipment at the site. Where required there may be a need to dismantle machines, carry them into the fitness suite and reassemble.
• To collect and return unwanted stock to the warehouse.
• To be polite, courteous and liaise with all customers, third party suppliers and tradesmen advising on work plans and reporting any problems to relevant personnel.
• To ensure all paperwork is available, reviewed and understood for each installation prior to departure from HQ.
• To complete all necessary job sheets, time sheets daily vehicle checks and other documents.
• To install all commercial fitness equipment in line with Company standards and Health…