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Equal Opportunities
The Gelder Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company's established policy is to ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs, either directly or indirectly, against any person on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or marital status, religion or religious belief, sexual orientation or disability, or be disadvantaged by any other condition or requirement that is not essential for carrying out the job.
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Group Yard Operator
Location: Lincoln
Department: Redline Building Supplies & Services
Job Purpose
The Yard Operator is responsible for the day-to-day organisation and operation of the Head Office yard. The Yard Operator plays a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised environment while ensuring equipment is ready for hire and returned equipment is processed efficiently.
Key Responsibilities Yard Operations
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard at all times.
- Clean large plant prior to dispatch.
- Receive returned equipment and store safely ready for inspection
- Identify and report any damage, defects or missing items.
- Move equipment safely around the depot using authorised plant and machinery.
- Store equipment in designated locations to maximise efficiency and accessibility.
- Ensure all equipment is clearly labelled and correctly identified.
Transport Support
- Assist drivers with loading and unloading vehicles.
- Ensure all loads are prepared and ready for scheduled deliveries.
- Secure equipment safely for transport.
- Support vehicle turnaround to minimise delays.
Yard operations
- Ensure skip area is always clean and tidy
- Advise and assist trades when they return waste to the yard
- Ensure waste is disposed of in the correct skips efficiently
- Safely operate the mixed waste compactor
- Safely operate waste timber shredder
- Ensure all areas of our carparks and pavements are swept and weed free
- Apply salt to roads and walkways in winter months
Workshop Support
- Assist technicians with basic preparation work.
- Help maintain workshop housekeeping standards when required.
Customer Service
- Greet customers collecting or returning equipment.
- Assist customers with loading vehicles where authorised.
- Provide a professional and courteous service.
- Direct customer queries to the appropriate department.
Yard Maintenance
- Keep the yard & carparks free from hazards and obstructions.
- Ensure designated storage areas remain tidy.
- Monitor yard security and report concerns.
- Carry out routine yard maintenance tasks.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience working in a construction, plant hire, warehouse or yard environment.
- Good understanding of safe manual handling practices.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Forklift Truck Licence.
- Telehandler operator certification.
- Plant operating experience.
- Banksman or Vehicle Marshal training.
- CSCS Card.
- Experience within the plant hire or construction industry.
- Basic mechanical knowledge.
Personal Attributes
- Reliable and punctual.
- Hard-working and self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Safety-conscious.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Good communication skills.
- Customer-focused.
- Willingness to learn and develop.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
The Yard Operator is expected to:
- Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Always wear the required PPE.
- Follow safe operating procedures when using plant and lifting equipment.
- Report hazards, accidents and near misses immediately using the Gelder accident reporting app.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
- Ensure safe segregation of pedestrians and vehicles within the yard.
- Support the company's commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Multi-Trades
Location: Lincoln
Department: Facility, Repairs and Maintenance
- Joiners
- Painter and Decorators
- Multi Trades
About The Gelder Group
The Gelder Group is a diverse collection of divisions and companies focused on delivering high-quality customer excellence within the construction industry. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join our expanding Facility, Repairs and Maintenance team based in our Lincoln office.
The Role
You will become part of an established and dedicated team carrying out repair and maintenance works. The role involves delivering high standards of workmanship while working efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be reliable, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will take pride in delivering high-quality work and providing excellent service to customers.
You will need:
- Relevant trade experience and/or qualifications
- Ability to work to tight timescales
- A proactive approach and ability to use your own initiative
- A strong commitment to quality and customer service
- Full UK driving licence
- References from previous employment or projects.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Painter and Decorators IRR Lincoln
Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation
About The Gelder Group
The Gelder Group is a diverse collection of divisions and companies focused on delivering high-quality customer excellence within the construction industry. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join our expanding Insurance, Repair and Renovation team based in our Lincoln office.
The Role
You will become part of an established and dedicated team carrying out insurance repair and renovation works. The role involves delivering high standards of workmanship while working efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be reliable, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will take pride in delivering high-quality work and providing excellent service to customers.
You will need:
- Relevant trade experience and/or qualifications
- Ability to work to tight timescales
- A proactive approach and ability to use your own initiative
- A strong commitment to quality and customer service
- Full UK driving licence
- References from previous employment or projects.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Plasterers IRR Lichfield
Location: Lichfield
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation
About The Gelder Group
The Gelder Group is a diverse collection of divisions and companies focused on delivering high-quality customer excellence within the construction industry. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join our expanding Insurance, Repair and Renovation team based in our Lichfield office.
The Role
You will become part of an established and dedicated team carrying out insurance repair and renovation works. The role involves delivering high standards of workmanship while working efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be reliable, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will take pride in delivering high-quality work and providing excellent service to customers.
You will need:
- Relevant trade experience and/or qualifications
- Ability to work to tight timescales
- A proactive approach and ability to use your own initiative
- A strong commitment to quality and customer service
- Full UK driving licence
- References from previous employment or projects.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Bricklayers IRR Lincoln
Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation
About The Gelder Group
The Gelder Group is a diverse collection of divisions and companies focused on delivering high-quality customer excellence within the construction industry. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join our expanding Insurance, Repair and Renovation team based in our Lincoln office.
The Role
You will become part of an established and dedicated team carrying out insurance repair and renovation works. The role involves delivering high standards of workmanship while working efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be reliable, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will take pride in delivering high-quality work and providing excellent service to customers.
You will need:
- Relevant trade experience and/or qualifications
- Ability to work to tight timescales
- A proactive approach and ability to use your own initiative
- A strong commitment to quality and customer service
- Full UK driving licence
- References from previous employment or projects.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Carpenters IRR Lichfield
Location: Lichfield
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation
About The Gelder Group
The Gelder Group is a diverse collection of divisions and companies focused on delivering high-quality customer excellence within the construction industry. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to join our expanding Insurance, Repair and Renovation team based in our Lichfield office.
The Role
You will become part of an established and dedicated team carrying out insurance repair and renovation works. The role involves delivering high standards of workmanship while working efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be reliable, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will take pride in delivering high-quality work and providing excellent service to customers.
You will need:
- Relevant trade experience and/or qualifications
- Ability to work to tight timescales
- A proactive approach and ability to use your own initiative
- A strong commitment to quality and customer service
- Full UK driving licence
- References from previous employment or projects.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
All Trades
Location: Barlborough
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation
The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high quality customer excellence in the construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our ever expanding Insurance, Repair and Renovation team based in Barlborough.
You will be part of an established dedicated team dealing with insurance repairs. The ideal candidate will be able to work to tight timescales, use their own initiative and work at the highest standards providing customers with quality work.
You must have relevant experience/qualifications to your trade, a full driving license and references from previous works.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Commercial Site Manager
Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial
The Commercial department are looking to appoint an experienced site manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a privately owned company, who believe in staff recognition and development. The company, instigated in 1988, has developed and grown, through a reputation of quality workmanship.
As a Site Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing on-site operations and ensuring the successful execution of construction projects within budget and on Programme.
Responsibilities:
- Lead by example on Health & Safety and provide and undertake regular team briefings to ensure all staff are aware of daily/weekly expectations and encompass Health & Safety.
- Manage on-site operations and provide guidance on quality and productivity issues.
- Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with project plans and programme.
- Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required.
The successful candidate will have:
- Minimum 3 years experience
- Previous experience of successfully delivering Commercial projects within multiple sectors
- Must hold a current SMSTS and CSCS card
- Valid First Aid at Work certificate
- Confident IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven track record of motivating staff and managing a site effectively
- Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
Must be able to work in a friendly proactive manner with the Gelder project team, designers and clients.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
IRR Branch Manager Lincoln Office
Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation
Gelder Group are looking for an experienced Branch Manager to head up the Insurance Repair and Renovation Department at their Head Office in Sturton by Stow. The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience in people/operations management and the construction industry. Experience in insurance work is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
Key responsibilities:
- Management of a large team including recruitment and appraisal
- Managing overall branch performance based on service level agreements including financial and customer satisfaction
- Operations management, ensuring the team operates to Gelder standards
- Offer strategic direction to promote sustainable future growth
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
Personal specification:
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to lead a large team
- Exceptional mentoring skills to develop talent within the organisation
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- A proven track record, in the construction industry, of delivering projects on time and within budget
- High levels of confidentiality, credibility, and integrity
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders
- Advanced mathematical and literacy skills, especially in business formats.
The remuneration at Gelder is highly competitive with industry standards and the successful candidate can expect the below package:
- Competitive salary (subject to experience)
- Company car or payment in lieu
- Company pension contributions
- 24 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to danielle.skayman@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Danielle Skayman
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
