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GAP Group Limited

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Facilities Management
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You need previous labourer experience, teamwork skills, ability to work independently, attention to detail, a full driving license, and preferably a CSCS card and forklift license.
  • You will maintain the workshop and yard, ensure equipment is cleaned and refueled, load and deliver tools, and handle demonstrations and administration on customer sites.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a labourer role, preferably within a hire depot/yard environment
  • Strong team player who is willing to support their colleagues with additional tasks when required
  • Ability to work to own initiative in a fast-paced depot environment whilst maintaining a high attention to detail
  • Full driving licence is essential and a CSCS card and forklift licence is preferable

Responsibilities

  • Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small tools to our customers across the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.
  • Working in the heart of the depot, the Labourer Driver is be responsible for keeping the workshop and yard areas clean and tidy whilst ensuring those areas are clear of any hazards and that tools are store away correctly.
  • The Labourer Driver is also responsible that any plant equipment leaving the depot has been pressure cleaned and refuelled, ready for the customer, whilst updating fuel logs accurately.
  • As a Labourer Driver your role will also include loading, delivering and collecting hire equipment to and from the customer sites in a timely and professional manner.
  • When on customer sites, there may be a requirement to carry out hire equipment demonstration and you must ensure that all relevant checks and administration involved for the hire are completed accurately.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Labourer/Driver role?

The primary responsibilities include keeping the workshop and yard areas clean and tidy, ensuring tools are stored correctly, pressure cleaning and refueling plant equipment before it leaves the depot, updating fuel logs, loading, delivering, and collecting hire equipment to and from customer sites, and conducting equipment demonstrations when required.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this position?

Successful candidates should have previous experience in a labourer role, preferably within a hire depot environment, a full driving license, and a CSCS card and forklift license are preferred but not mandatory.

Is prior experience necessary for this job?

Yes, previous experience working in a labourer role, particularly within a hire depot or yard environment, is preferred.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include being a strong team player, the ability to work on your initiative in a fast-paced environment, and having a high attention to detail.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive a competitive salary and bonus scheme, up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to buy up to 5 additional leave days, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, an employee welfare fund, a cycle to work scheme, and health and wellness benefits.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the company?

Yes, the company is committed to promoting internally and provides in-house Learning & Development opportunities to help employees grow their skills.

How can I apply for the Labourer/Driver position?

Interested candidates should upload their CV and complete a short application form to initiate the application process.

Is a background check required for this position?

The job description does not specify, but it is common for roles involving driving and equipment handling to require background checks, so it's advisable to be prepared for that possibility.

Is this role full-time or part-time?

The job description does not specify, but positions in this type of role are typically full-time.

Does GAP Hire Solutions offer any additional support for employee well-being?

Yes, there is a well-being hub, an employee assistance helpline, and annual flu jabs offered as part of the health and wellness benefits.

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GAP Group Limited

Your national hire partner

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.