General Assistant

Job Introduction

A valid UK driving licence is required for this position.

As one of our trusty General Assistants, you'll carry out general yard duties and maintenance as required. This is a great opportunity to join an established depot where we aim to offer excellent customer service & support to all of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Maintenance of equipment
• Checking orders and stock control
• Cleaning industrial machinery using a jet wash
• Picking orders
• Extensive yard duties (90% of the job)
• Physical labour

What We're Looking For

• Valid UK driving licence
• Counterbalance Forklift licence would be desirable
• Hard-working with some construction or plant hire experience
• A can-do attitude and teamwork
• A decent level of fitness is required
• Dedicated to providing great customer service
• Comfortable using PDA devices, iPads, tablets, etc
• Flexible, trustworthy and reliable, with excellent time keeping skills

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us

Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.

Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Mr Cropper, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Join Groundforce, where we deliver exceptional support, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service. Apply today and be part of our team that takes pride in our industry-leading position.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.