Workshop Support Operative

Shepton Mallet

Do you have a UK Class 1 (CE) Licence?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A WORKSHOP SUPPORT OPERATIVE TO WORK OUT OF OUR BUSY SHEPTON MALLET DEPOT.

The position of Workshop Support Operative involves:

• Booking out time for each job that is carried out and the relevant paperwork given to the Workshop Controllers.
• Ensure that best practice is always employed in relation to component replacement; repair duration; document completion.
• Provide support and assist the Fleet Workshop office staff to meet and surpass all agreed targets.
• Take control of loaded brake tests requirements which will include vehicle trailer collections, facilitate loading vehicles and complete brake tests, once trained.
• Carry out minor defect repairs and component replacements.
• Organise workshop parking to ensure safe operational areas.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace environment.
• Due to the nature of the role, Health and Safety and Safe Systems of work are paramount. You must ensure that you are following the company's health and safety policy at all times.

Essential skills required for Workshop Support Operative:

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Previous hands-on experience to include defect rectification, working with vehicles on a daily basis and knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Counterbalance forklift licence is advantageous, but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Basic salary for Workshop Support Operative is £36,714pa, based on 45 hours per week. OVERTIME PAID AT X 1.5 = £23.54ph.
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 07:00hrs - 16:30hrs.
• Overtime is available and paid hourly.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Workshop Support Operative position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory Distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions