PTS Workshop Operative

Speedy Hire Plc.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company is seeking a PTS Workshop Operative in Doncaster. This hands-on role involves managing site lighting, assisting with deliveries, and maintaining equipment. You should possess strong communication skills, a driving license, and a PTS Sentinel card for rail. The company offers 26 days of holiday, life assurance, and opportunities for career development. Join a team dedicated to supporting wellbeing and work-life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• PTS Sentinel card for rail is required.
• A valid driving licence is mandatory.
• Ability to support team in delivering ESG Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage site lighting on track during shifts.
• Handle deliveries and collections.
• Assist with vehicle loading/unloading.
• Test and maintain equipment.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

Previous PTS Site Lighting experience

Strong communication skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Role

PTS Workshop Operative

Location

Doncaster

Hours

42 hours per week, Monday– Friday - 07:30 to 17:00

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!

Overview

As a PTS Workshop Operative, you will play a key supporting role across our logistics, transport, customer service, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, maintaining, and managing site lighting (MSL – Managed Site Lighting) on the track during night and weekend shifts
• Deliveries and collections
• Assisting with vehicle loading/unloading
• Testing and maintaining our equipment
• Stock control

You’ll also spend one day a week in the depot to support with operational tasks.

This role is hands‑on and varied, requiring adaptability, strong teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for colleagues and customers alike.

Skills & Attributes

At Speedy, we want to help you develop and progress; but we’ll need you to demonstrate these skills and attributes for us to be able to support you…

What you’ll need

• Previous PTS Site Lighting experience desirable
• PTS Sentinel card for rail
• Driving licence
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills both verbally & written
• Able to adapt quickly to support others
• Commitment to learn and develop
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Work-Life Balance & Benefits

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Career Development

Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Application & Closure Notice

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Clearance & EEO

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Policies

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

EEO Statement

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.