Goods-In Operative - Equipment Returns & Wash Bay
About this job
About the role Every piece of RVT equipment that goes back out to a client site starts its journey in goods-in. When kit comes back from construction and industrial sites, you’ll be the person who checks it in, cleans it down and makes sure our workshop team receives it in a safe, ready-to-work condition. It’s a hands-on role that keeps our yard, wash bay and workshop clean, safe and running smoothly. What you’ll do • Receive and book in equipment returning from client sites, checking it against delivery paperwork and our system • Inspect every item for damage, knocks, nicks and missing parts; photograph, tag and record what you find so the workshop knows exactly what needs attention • Decontaminate and pressure-wash returned kit, removing dust, concrete and slurry • Follow our asbestos, COSHH and decontamination procedures, wearing the correct PPE and RPE every time • Hand clean equipment over to the workshop team with clear notes • Move equipment safely around the yard and warehouse (forklift training provided) • Keep the wash bay, goods-in area and yard clean, tidy and hazard-free • Load and unload vehicles and support wider yard duties when needed • Report any safety hazards, near misses or maintenance issues straight away Requirements What you’ll bring • Hands-on experience in goods-in, returns, a yard, plant or tool hire depot, wash bay, valeting, recycling or a similar physical role • A good eye for detail and accurate record-keeping (handheld scanners or simple systems) • A safety-first attitude and happy to follow procedures to the letter • Comfortable with physical, wet and dusty work, indoors and outdoors in all weathers • Reliable timekeeping for a 7:30am start, five days a week on site in Sheffield • Nice to have: counterbalance forklift licence, CSCS card, asbestos awareness or COSHH training – we’ll train you if not Benefits • Competitive Base Salary. • Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme + Individual KPIs • 23 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays. • Remuneration Package Reviewed Annually. • Pension Scheme - Auto Enrolment. • Private Healthcare - Available after successful completion of probation. • Career Growth - Comprehensive training and development opportunities. • Employee Assistance Program Line. • 2 Annual Volunteering days. • Free Friday Lunch. • Performance-Orientated Business where you can add real value from day one.