Yard Operative​/handyperson

Job Title

Yard Operative/Handyperson

Wernick Group Limited (Wernick Hire)

Crown Lane, Horwich

Step into a vital role as a Yard Operative/Handyperson at Wernick Hire, the UK’s largest provider of modular buildings and site accommodation. You will support the maintenance, repair, and preparation of our modular buildings, ensuring every task meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

• Perform general maintenance on cabins and modular buildings (cleaning, painting, repairs).
• Service mobile welfare units to keep them in top condition.
• Carry out site visits to carry out necessary repairs promptly.
• Manage furniture return to yard, removing from cabins and placing back in storage.
• Maintain forklift truck in excellent working order.
• Minimise material wastage and support safe loading and unloading of cabins, buildings, and materials.
• Maintain a clean and organised yard and workshop at all times.
• Adhere to current health and safety legislation.

• Technical expertise in plumbing, joinery, or electrical work.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise a busy workload effectively.

• Customer service commitment.
• Team player, enthusiastic and collaborative.
• Self‑motivated, proactive self‑starter with strong drive.
• Detail‑oriented, thorough and methodical in all tasks.
• Integrity, honesty and professionalism in every interaction.
• Pressure performer, able to handle tasks effectively under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Time management, proficient in managing time efficiently and prioritising tasks.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Early finish Friday.
• Group pension scheme.
• Annual salary review – takes place each January.
• Long‑service awards.
• Employee of the month awards.
• Customer service awards.
• Life assurance.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and progression opportunities.
• Family‑run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years).
• Open door policy.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Benefits scheme – discounted retailers such as Money‑Off, Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more.
• Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.
• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Annual paid volunteering day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application.

Friday 6th February 2026

Full‑time

Based on Experience