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Labourer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Facilities Management
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You should have labouring experience, be a strong team player, work well independently, pay attention to detail, and prioritize safety. CSCS card, forklift licence, and driving licence are pluses.
  • You will maintain a clean workshop, clean and organize equipment, refuel machinery, conduct quality checks, assist with driving, and operate forklifts as needed.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a labourer role, ideally within a hire depot or yard environment
  • Strong team player with a willingness to support colleagues
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative in a busy environment
  • High attention to detail and commitment to safety standards
  • CSCS card, forklift licence, and driving licence are advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Keeping the workshop and yard clean, tidy, and hazard-free
  • Cleaning plant equipment and store it in an orderly fashion
  • Refuelling plant and machinery, accurately updating fuel logs
  • Quality-checking equipment before it leaves the depot to ensure it's hire-ready
  • Assisting with general workshop duties as required
  • Carrying out driving duties (subject to licence) and assisting Drivers and customers with loading and unloading vehicles
  • Operating forklift when necessary

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Labourer in the Plant & Tool Division?

The primary role of a Labourer is to ensure the depot runs smoothly and safely, including maintaining a clean workshop and yard, preparing plant equipment for hire, and supporting the team in delivering exceptional service to customers.

What kind of experience is required for this Labourer position?

Previous experience in a labourer role, ideally in a hire depot or yard environment, is desired for this position.

Are there specific qualifications needed for the role?

A CSCS card, forklift licence, and driving licence are advantageous for this role.

What are the working conditions like for this role?

The role is hands-on and involves working in a fast-paced environment where the Labourer is responsible for maintaining safety and cleanliness in the workshop and yard.

What opportunities for career progression are available?

There are real career progression opportunities in a company that invests in its people, offering training and development from day one.

What benefits does GAP offer to its employees?

GAP offers generous holidays, Life Assurance, Health & Wellness Support, and real career growth opportunities.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

The role requires a strong team player willing to support colleagues while also needing the ability to work independently and use initiative in a busy environment.

Is operating machinery a part of the job responsibilities?

Yes, the Labourer may be required to operate a forklift and assist with driving duties, including loading and unloading vehicles.

How can I apply for the Labourer position?

You can apply by uploading your CV and completing the short application process outlined in the job posting.

Does GAP value diversity and equal opportunities?

Yes, GAP is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity in the workplace.

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Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

GAP Hire Solutions is the UK’s largest independent equipment rental company, hiring out an extensive range of equipment to industries including construction, utilities, civil engineering and events. In recent years, GAP has focused on a diversification strategy that has seen the company grow from its traditional Plant & Tool hire roots to a multi-service offering with ten divisions, providing customers with a complete hire solution. The company now has over 175 locations and employs more than 2,000 employees throughout the UK. GAP’s eleven divisions comprise Plant Hire, Tool Hire, Lifting & TIC, Non-Mechanical, Trenching & Shoring, Survey & Safety Hire, Pump Services, Welfare Services, Tanker Services, Event Services & Vehicle Hire. GAP also offers our customers additional services such as their Test, Inspect and Certify (TIC) service where our engineers test and inspect all lifting equipment to ensure compliance and safety, even if it has not been hired from GAP. Additionally, through their GAP one facility, a specialised team offers bespoke managed services suited to individual customer needs. GAP was established in 1969 by Gordon Anderson and the company is still family-owned and run by his sons Douglas and Iain. GAP’s aim is simple – to make our customers lives easier by providing market-leading equipment and exceptional service. With values such as trust, integrity and honesty underpinning our nationwide operations, the third generation of the family is now involved in the business. GAP’s vision is to be the UK’s most innovative hire solutions provider, with a focus on reducing our environmental impact on the world. This means GAP invests heavily in innovative eco-products and green technologies. GAP proactively works with our suppliers to develop greener products, advise our customers on best practice and implement environmentally friendly processes.