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Depot Workshop Engineer – Powered Access Equipment St Helens Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm Overtime: Paid at time and a half Salary Circa £30k, with guaranteed annual pay rise + performance-related bonus Benefits: 33 days annual leave, Pension, Westfield Health The Company We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and reputable plant hire company based in St Helens, known for supplying and maintaining high-quality powered access and plant equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a skilled Depot Workshop Engineer to their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking long-term stability, great benefits, and a supportive working environment. The Role As a Workshop Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of powered access equipment — including scissor lifts, cherry pickers, boom lifts, and telehandlers. Working within a small, friendly depot team, you will ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard, safe to use, and ready for hire. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone mechanically minded, with some electrical knowledge and a proactive attitude. Key Responsibilities • Service, repair, and maintain a fleet of powered access equipment (scissor lifts, cherry pickers, booms, telehandlers)., • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, carrying out repairs efficiently., • Perform pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to ensure all equipment meets safety and operational standards., • Keep accurate service and maintenance records., • Work closely with the depot team to ensure smooth operations and timely dispatch of machinery., • Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices. Requirements Essential: Valid IPAF qualification. • Previous experience working in a plant hire workshop or powered access environment., • Strong mechanical skills, with some basic electrical experience., • Team player with good communication and organisational skills., • Committed to maintaining a safe, tidy, and efficient workspace. What’s on Offer • Competitive basic salary with a guaranteed annual pay rise., • Performance-related bonus., • Overtime paid at time and a half., • Company pension scheme., • Westfield Health cover., • Generous holiday allowance., • Excellent long-term opportunity with a trusted local employer. At Venatu Recruitment Group, your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system. This will enable you to register for job alerts, apply for jobs and for us to help you find your next role. To read our full privacy policy please visit our website:

Job Role: HGV Technician Location: Haydock Pay: £48,000 Hours: 6pm-6am Shift: Nights 4 on 4 off Contract: Full time Permanent role HGV Technician/Mechanic/Fitter opportunity We are a well-established and rapidly expanding fleet maintenance company with depots across the UK and are actively seeking to employ another 2 experienced and qualified HGV Technician/Mechanic/Fitter for a site in Haydock. Key Responsibilities of the HGV Technician/Mechanic/Fitter Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on HGVs Conduct thorough inspections to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues. Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks. Keep detailed records of all maintenance and repair work performed. Requirements of the HGV Technician/Mechanic/Fitter Solid experience as an HGV Technician/Mechanic/Fitter Hold City

Operations & Logistics Manager Are you an experienced Operations & Logistics Manager with a proven ability to lead multi-discipline teams in a fast-paced environment? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to oversee all operational, warehouse, logistics, and field activities—ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant service delivery across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping operational performance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting large-scale project mobilisation. The company operates within the renewable energy and power generation sector and is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and strong safety standards. Based in Runcorn, they offer a high-performing and collaborative working environment where your leadership and operational expertise will be highly valued. Essential Requirements / Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ management experience in a multi-discipline operational or logistics leadership role, • Proven track record managing fast-paced, dynamic teams across warehousing, logistics, and field operations, • Strong background in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, and inventory control, • Practical experience with Health & Safety management and CDM regulations, • Experience with customs compliance and exporting to Europe, including documentation and declarations, • Ability to make fast, informed decisions and perform effectively under pressure, • Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Pension scheme with employer contributions, • Holiday entitlement plus UK bank holidays, • Professional development and career progression opportunities, • Lead, motivate, and develop multi-discipline teams across operations, warehousing, logistics, and field services, • Ensure daily operational activities are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with business priorities, • Implement structured processes and KPIs that support continuous improvement, • Act as second-in-command to the Head of Operations, contributing to planning and wider strategy, • Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, inventory control, stock movement, and warehouse layout optimisation, • Coordinate shipments, deliveries, and project mobilisation activities, • Manage relationships with freight forwarders, logistics partners, and shipping providers, • Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety and CDM requirements, • Conduct risk assessments, audits, and ensure correct documentation and training is in place, • Manage customs processes, export documentation, and regulatory compliance for European shipments, • Liaise with HMRC, freight agents, and governing bodies to ensure smooth international logistics, • Support operational planning, budgeting, and forecasting, • Identify improvements across supply chain, logistics, and operational workflow

Role: Electrician Salary: £ 33,000 - £35,000k + additional £0.27 - £4.73 merit rate per hour, overtime and testing hourly rate where applicable Role based: Merseyside Hire Centre Travel: You will be travelling to different depots and client sites - A company Van will be available for the travelling. You must have the availability to travel and on occasion overnight stays. We are looking for an Electrician to join Merseyside Hire Centre. As an Electrician you will carry out electrical testing, electrical installation works and amendments to existing circuits along with the refurbishment and fit out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards. As well as aftersales, rectification and problem solving work. You must be flexible to travel when required and used to working in a damaging, fast paced, controlled environment. There will be opportunities for you learn new skills within our unique business and work with an experienced, supportive team. If you are looking for stability and longevity then please read on. As an Electrician, you will: *Understand and apply the electrical principles and works associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. *Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture. *Design and install electrical systems incorporating all types of electrical materials, ensuring that all installations meet current regulations. *Ensure that all buildings are tested to the required standards, including the completion of appropriate documentation/certification where applicable. *As applicable assume responsibility as the qualified supervisor and therefore oversee all testing requirements for the Hire Centre. *Conduct fault finding and undertake rectifications of existing systems both on and off site. *Ensure reconditioned fittings and materials are utilised as a priority without compromising quality. *Individual responsibility for ensuring workmanship quality adheres to technical specifications in place and divisional standards. *To support on supplementary process based tasks where required, that may not be directly electrical related. Including the installation and terminations of building works. Essential Criteria - Please only apply if you have the following experience: *Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise. Achieved a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship Scheme / Indentures (or AM2)& City & Guilds 2360 or NVQ Level 3 electrical installation, City & Guilds 2380/2381 (IEE Wiring Regs - 18th Edition) or * JIB Card - Electrician (Must include IEE Wiring Regs 18th Edition), *City & Guilds 2395 Inspection, Testing and Certification *Ideally with previous experience working within the construction industry, however if you hold the relevant qualifications and the right learning attitude, we will consider little or no experience. *Will also have an understanding of the relevant health and safety practices and applicable legislation. *Good organisation & planning skills *You should have strong communication skills able to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers in order to deliver a high level of customer service. Holds a full UK Driving License - ESSENATIAL FOR TRAVELLING Benefits & Opportunities * 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Option to buy 5 days of annual leave (carry over up to 5 days) *Contributory pension *Reward packages including merit rating scheme and length of service awards *Contributory pension As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin. To view the full benefits package please click here Why Portakabin? Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York UK. Portakabin innovates, develops and delivers exceptional modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction. Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on