Depot Operative

A Depot Operative is required to join a busy depot in Kilsyth. Offered on a full time, temp to perm basis at £14.79 per hour, the role involves maintenance, refurbishment and fit out of depot buildings and yard areas. Working 39 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 and Friday 08:00-15:30, the post holder will ensure facilities meet current standards and regulatory requirements, supporting operations through a safe, efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Place health and safety as the highest priority at all times
• Complete work to a high standard and identify failures to prevent recurrence
• Support depot operations as required
• Minimise the environmental impact of depot operations
• Record water meter readings and provide monthly readings to the manager
• Monitor skips and arrange emptying when required
• Assist with depot maintenance and utilities
• Complete workplace risk assessments before work begins
• Operate plant safely, where authorised and required
• Supervise the return of site materials to the depot, including unloading and positioning
• Carry out weekly workshop fire alarm checks
• Check the suitability and condition of depot drains
• Ensure drain spill traps are fit for purpose
• Maintain accurate and up to date depot signage
• Arrange and supervise subcontractors, ensuring RAMS meet required standards
• Monitor depot road conditions and arrange repairs where necessary
• Allocate maintenance costs correctly
• Complete other duties as requested by the line manager, in line with training and competence

What do you bring to the role?

• Clean driving licence preferred
• Experience in plumbing, joinery, decorating and electrical work
• Ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload
• Enthusiastic team player
• Highly professional and positive attitude
• Slinger/signaller experience preferred
• CPCS qualifications in various categories preferred
• AP qualification considered

Pertemps is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.