Yard Operative/Driver

Exciting Opportunity: Join Us as a Yard Operative/Driver at Wernick Hire
Wernick Hire
, the UK's largest and longest-standing provider of modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a dynamic
Yard Operative/Driver
to be a key player in our thriving depot

Role Overview:
We're looking for an energetic and hands-on Driver/Yard Operative to join us on a permanent basis. This is a dynamic dual-role where no two days are the same You'll hit the road, covering our 3.5t delivery and collection vehicles, as well as our 7.5t toilet servicing vehicles. When you're not driving, you'll roll up your sleeves in our busy accommodation yard, where you'll be involved in cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and painting our portable accommodation and welfare units, ensuring they're always in top condition for our clients.

About Us:
Since 1934, Wernick Hire has been a proud, family-run company with a rich history of growth and innovation. Celebrating 90 years of successful trading, we've doubled our profits in the last five years alone. Our success is fueled by the enthusiasm, vision, and genuine can-do spirit of our team members. Join us and be part of a company where your skills and dedication are truly valued

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Important Information

Location: Wernick Hire - Inverness, 2 Seafield Road , Inverness , Scotland, Highlands , IV1 1SG

Date Posted: 30th October 2025

Closing Date: 7th November 2025

Industry: land / Property and Construction

Job Type: Full time

Salary: Based on Experience

About The Role
Key Responsibilities:

• Driver: Step in as a driver for the delivery and collection of hire equipment, groundhog units, operating vehicles up to 3.5t, including the potential to tow mobile welfare units. You'll also cover duties as a site toilet service operator, driving vehicles up to 7.5t.
• Hands-on Yard Work: Assist in the cleaning, repair, and painting of portable site accommodation and toilet units, applying basic plumbing and DIY skills to keep everything in top condition.
• Repairs: Carry out necessary repairs promptly.
• Furniture Management: Check and store furniture returned to the yard, ensuring it's properly removed from cabins and placed back in storage.
• Forklift Maintenance: Keep the forklift truck in excellent working order.
• Efficiency: Minimise material wastage and assist with the safe loading and unloading of cabins, buildings, and materials.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organised yard and workshop at all times.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to current health and safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills And Experience

• Clean Driving License: You must hold a clean UK driving license with the ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5t GVW (C1 entitlement)
• Driver CPC Qualification: A valid Driver CPC qualification and card is preferred. You'll also need to attend an annual Driver CPC training course (held one day per year).
• DIY Skills: Good basic DIY skills are required, especially for minor repairs and maintenance of portable units.
• Towing Requirement: Holding a B+E entitlement (for towing) is essential, as you'll be required to tow mobile welfare units on a 3.5t vehicle as part of your duties.
• Tachograph Knowledge: Experience with tachographs would be beneficial, though not essential.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in plumbing, joinery, or electrical work is highly beneficial.
• Multitasking: Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively.

Key Attributes

• Customer Service Commitment: Dedicated to providing first-class service and support.
• Team Player: Enthusiastic and collaborative, working well with others.
• Self-Motivated: A proactive self-starter with a strong drive to excel.
• Detail-Oriented: Thorough and methodical in all tasks.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and professionalism in every interaction.
• Pressure Performer: Able to handle tasks effectively under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Time Management: Proficient in managing time efficiently and prioritising tasks.

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).
• Option to buy extra holidays.
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday.
• Group pension.
• Annual salary review each January.
• Life assurance of 2x annual salary.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and progression opportunities.
• Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading 90 years).
• Open door policy.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers).
• Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.
• Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our company.

Important Notice To Recruitment Agencies
Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
What you will need

Required criteria

• Experience of plumbing, joinery or electrical (would suit a handyperson)
• Able to multi task and prioritise busy workload
• Full clean UK driving license
• Ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5t (C1 entitlement)

Desired criteria

• Experience in cabin fitting is a distinct advantage
• Tachograph knowledge
• Driver CPC qualification is preferred

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