Join a Family Business with an Exciting Future
At KC Hire & Events Ltd, we're proud to be a family-run business based just outside Thirsk in the heart of North Yorkshire. We provide portable toilets, luxury toilet trailers and welfare facilities for some of the North of England's biggest festivals, sporting events, weddings, outdoor shows and construction projects.
Following our recent acquisition and new ownership, we're starting an exciting new chapter. We're looking for good people who want to be part of building something together, where hard work is appreciated, everyone mucks in and no two days are ever the same.
If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role with a friendly team and the opportunity to grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you.
Self-Employed Contractors Welcome
We also welcome applications from self-employed professionals who would be interested in working with us on a contractor basis. If you're an experienced, reliable tradesperson looking for flexible opportunities with a friendly, family-run business, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
The Role
As a Delivery Service Technician / Yard Operative, you'll play a key role in ensuring our equipment is delivered, serviced and maintained to the highest standard. You'll split your time between our yard, customer sites and event locations, helping us build a reputation for excellent customer service.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in a job well done and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
Working Hours
Typical working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. However, due to the nature of our work, flexibility will be required during busy periods, particularly around events, where working days and hours may vary.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering, collecting, setting up and servicing portable toilets, luxury toilet trailers and welfare units.
- Cleaning, sanitising and preparing hire equipment to a high standard.
- Carrying out routine servicing, basic maintenance and minor repairs.
- Assisting with the setup and breakdown of equipment at festivals, weddings, sporting events and other outdoor events.
- Supporting industrial cleaning, jet washing, water jetting and drainage operations.
- Loading, unloading and safely moving equipment around the yard.
- Towing portable toilets and trailers (where qualified and competent).
- Completing vehicle checks and ensuring company vehicles and equipment are well maintained.
- Recording equipment movements and completing relevant paperwork accurately.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe yard and workshop environment.
- Participating in daily team briefings and following all health and safety procedures.
- Representing KC Hire & Events Ltd professionally when working on customer sites and at events.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll have a positive, can-do attitude, excellent timekeeping and a strong work ethic. You'll be practical, reliable and enjoy working in a physically active outdoor role. You'll be able to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team and remain calm under pressure, particularly during our busy event season. Good communication skills and a professional approach are essential, as you'll regularly be working with customers and representing the business.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Beneficial but not essential
- Mechanical knowledge or practical maintenance skills.
- Experience towing trailers.
- A Class 2 (Category C) licence.
What We Offer
At KC Hire Group, you'll become part of a close-knit family business where everyone plays an important part. We’re building a team of people who support each other, take pride in their work and enjoy being part of something special.
You’ll have the opportunity to work in a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same, with full training provided on our equipment, servicing procedures and specialist operations. As we continue to grow, there will be opportunities to learn new skills, develop and progress within the business.
You’ll also get the chance to work behind the scenes at some of the North’s biggest events, while being part of a team that values hard work, trust and doing things properly.
Pay: £12.75-£13.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Full UK driving licence?
- This role may require occasional weekend work, particularly during busy event periods. Are you able and willing to work weekends when required?
- This role involves cleaning and servicing portable toilets and welfare units. Are you comfortable carrying out this type of hands-on work?
Work Location: In person
