Plant Yard Person in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Job Title: Plant Yard Person
Reporting to: Depot Manager
Working Hours: 8:00am–4:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Salary: £12.71 per hour, dependent on location and skill set
Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate for hours worked over 40 per week
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Plant Yard Person to help maintain, clean and prepare our fleet of heavy plant machinery for hire.

This opportunity is aimed specifically at veterans and service leavers looking to transfer their military experience and practical skills into civilian employment.

Previous experience working with plant machinery or heavy equipment would be beneficial, but training will be provided for the right candidate.

You will play an important role in ensuring machinery is clean, presentable and ready for hire, while helping maintain a safe, organised and efficient depot.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of your duties, you will be responsible for:

• Cleaning and preparing plant machinery ready for hire.
• Inspecting machinery before hire to ensure it meets the required standards.
• Inspecting equipment when it returns from hire, identifying damage and reporting any issues.
• Helping maintain the fleet of plant machinery and equipment.
• Supporting the upkeep, organisation and general maintenance of the depot yard.
• Following internal procedures and maintaining health and safety standards.
• Assisting depot colleagues with general yard duties as required.
• Helping ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard for customers.

Equipment may include:

• Excavators ranging from 1.5 to 50 tonnes.
• Wheeled excavators.
• Specialist long-reach excavators.
• Dumpers and dump trucks.
• Rollers.
• Telehandlers.
• Various attachments, including breakers, grabs and shears.

Skills and Qualifications

• A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience working with plant machinery, vehicles or heavy equipment would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to build good working relationships with depot personnel.
• Reliability and a willingness to support the wider team.
• A full driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Veterans and Service Leavers

We are particularly interested in hearing from veterans and service leavers who are looking to build a civilian career.

Experience gained through military service in equipment handling, vehicle preparation, inspections, logistics, stores, engineering support or general operational duties may be relevant to this position.

The role offers an opportunity to apply your existing skills in a practical working environment, with training provided to help you develop further.

If you are reliable, motivated and keen to learn, we would welcome your application.

Benefits

• £12.71 per hour, dependent on location and skill set.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate for hours worked over 40 per week.
• Pension contribution following the qualifying period.
• Free parking.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Training provided for the right candidate.