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A Depot Operative is required to join a busy depot in Kilsyth, offered on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis at £14.79 per hour. Working 39 hours weekly, Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–15:30, the role involves maintenance, refurbishment and fit-out of depot buildings and yard areas. The post holder will ensure facilities meet current standards and regulatory requirements, supporting operations through a safe, efficient working environment. Key duties include prioritising health and safety, completing work to a high standard, and identifying failures to prevent recurrence. This position demands practical skills and a commitment to maintaining quality across all depot assets. Job Title: Depot Operative Location: Kilsyth Pay Rate: £14.79 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–15:30 Temp to Perm Opportunity Building a sustainable tomorrow Pertemps is recruiting for a Depot Operative to join a busy depot based in Kilsyth. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, refurbishment and fit-out of depot buildings and yard areas, ensuring facilities are maintained to current standards and regulatory requirements. The role will support depot operations by providing a safe, efficient and well-maintained working environment. Key Responsibilities • Place health and safety as the highest priority at all times • Complete work to a high standard and identify failures to prevent recurrence • Support depot operations as required • Minimise the environmental impact of depot operations • Record water meter readings and provide monthly readings to the manager • Monitor skips and arrange emptying when required • Assist with depot maintenance and utilities • Complete workplace risk assessments before work begins • Operate plant safely, where authorised and required • Supervise the return of site materials to the depot, including unloading and positioning • Carry out weekly workshop fire alarm checks • Check the suitability and condition of depot drains • Ensure drain spill traps are fit for purpose • Maintain accurate and up-to-date depot signage • Arrange and supervise subcontractors, ensuring RAMS meet required standards • Monitor depot road conditions and arrange repairs where necessary • Allocate maintenance costs correctly • Complete other duties as requested by the line manager, in line with training and competence What do you bring to the role? • Clean driving licence preferred • Experience in plumbing, joinery, decorating and electrical work • Ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload • Enthusiastic team player • Highly professional and positive attitude • Slinger/signaller experience preferred • CPCS qualifications in various categories preferred • AP qualification considered Pertemps is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.