YARDMAN - LABOURER
- Recruiter
- Go North East*
- Location
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 02 Nov 2018
- Ref
- 225542683-01
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: YARDMAN - LABOURER
RESPONSIBLE TO: ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To contribute within the engineering main function of ensuring that all vehicles are reliable, safe and available for service at all times. That the company’s property and equipment is kept clean and in good condition.
DUTIES:
- To check and replenish Fuel, Oil, Ad-Blue and Coolant System Levels on all company vehicles.
- Carry out various cleaning functions on company vehicles and property as instructed.
- Carry out checks/ minor repairs as required on company vehicles, property and complete associated paperwork.
- The Allocation/Dispatch of Vehicles and complete any associated paperwork.
- The Parking of Vehicles and complete any associated paperwork.
- Carry out vehicle changeovers.
- Carry Out First Use Checks & Return to Service Inspections and complete any associated paperwork.
- Drive company vehicles, where qualified and perform associated tasks as directed.
- Be a proactive positive team member.
- Be flexible and be able to adapt to the companies needs when requested.
- The above list is not exhaustive and other duties may be attached to the post from time to time. Variation may also occur to the duties and responsibilities without changing the general character of the post.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To carry out all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
- To handle vehicles and any other Company equipment with due care and attention.
- To ensure that the vehicles required for service are serviced at the highest possible standard and that the instructions of the Fleet Engineer in this respect are carried out.
- In the event of breakdowns, accidents, changeovers, to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and to co-operate with Police, DVSA and Local Authorities.
- To ensure that equipment and cleaning materials are not abused and any faults reported to Management.
- To ensure compliance with the Factories Act, Health and Safety at Work Act or any other Acts, rules or regulations which the company adheres to.
- To ensure the compliance of the companies policies and procedures at all times.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Hours of work: 38 hours per week
- PCV driving licence is required
- Annual Holiday Entitlement: 5 weeks holiday plus paid public holidays.
- You will be part of a shift system and overtime may be requested by management to cover business needs.
- All employees have a responsibility to undertake training and development as required. They also have a responsibility to assist, where appropriate and necessary, with the training and development of fellow employees.