Yard Operative – Plant Hire
DHS Complete Hire is seeking a motivated Yard Operative to join our busy plant and equipment hire operation. This hands-on role involves preparing, inspecting, maintaining and organising equipment while supporting our workshop, trade counter and hire teams.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our customers receive safe, clean and well-maintained equipment while maintaining high standards throughout the yard.
DHS Complete Hire is part of the AER Rents which aims to be Ireland and the UK’s leading group of independent hire specialists. The wider group is part of the O’Flaherty Group one of Irelands largest family run business, which includes MSL, MDL & Mutec in Ireland.
Pay and benefits:
- €16.00 - €17.00 per hour
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training & development
- Career progression
- Company events
- Free parking
- Workwear/PPE provided
Key Skills & Duties
- Inspecting machines for defects and completing required SOP’s between operational departments and hire control and trade counter teams.
- Preparation of yards and small tools and plant areas.
- Washing down and fuel filling of machines.
- Use of forklift truck to move equipment around the yard, including the loading and unloading of equipment and plant.
- Completion of various Health and Safety and environmental check lists and related tasks.
- Rotate the stock of electrical machines and charge up, as necessary.
- Minor servicing and maintenance.
- From time to time, in the event of shortage of drivers, deliver and collect small tools and related equipment.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Competent and aware in the safe use and operation of a wide range of machinery and equipment.
- Previous hire industry experience in a similar role would be ideal, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- FLT Certificate (counter balance)
- Full Drivers License
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working outdoors
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards
- Is safety conscious
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Enjoys working as part of a team
Performance measures
- Machine and equipment off hire KPI’s
- Customer service KPI’s
- Health & Safety compliance
Full training will be provided including Health & Safety, plant operations, workshop safety, loading and unloading procedures, environmental awareness and equipment-specific training.
This role offers opportunities to develop within the wider AER Rents Group, with progression into workshop, transport, hire control, trade counter and management positions.
Role terms and conditions:
- Full time and permamnet.
- Monday to Friday 07.30 to 17.30 (45 hour week).
- 20 days holidays plus statutory Bank Holidays.
- 6 month probationary period
- Reporting to Workshop and Branch Managers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €37,000.00-€40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- FLT License (required)
- Full Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person
