150 Temporary jobs in Prestonpans, East Lothian

As a Yard Foreman at Wernick Hire, your role is pivotal in the efficient operation of our busy depot. You will oversee all yard activities, ensuring the smooth repair, refurbishment, and fit-out of modular buildings and cabins. With a focus on health and safety, you'll lead by example, managing a team of yard employees to maintain high standards of quality and safety at all times., To be able to repair and refurbish cabins / buildings to the AQPG standard. Ensure security of workshop, hire yard and stock. Periodically carry out safety checks on all working at height equipment and train staff on how to work at height. To be able to lead and motivate to ensure a productive and effective team. Ensure depot has stock available for immediate hires and all welfare units are prepared for hire immediately upon return to the depot. Act as a skills mentor to junior staff or apprentices. Ensure cabins / buildings are ready and available within the Yard prior to delivery and that the customer's requirements have been met. Ensure all company documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner. Liaise with Depot Manager on work in progress to ensure orders are completed on time. Inspect cabins / buildings prior to delivery to ensure quality of workmanship (AQPG standards). Inspect cabins / buildings on return to depot and report damages or items missing. Organise, arrange, and manage subcontract labour if required Where required, negotiate with and order materials at best price from approved suppliers. Minimise material wastage. Ensure safe loading and unloading of cabins / buildings and materials. Ensure workshop and hire yard are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. To carry out any other duties which may be agreed from time to time. To attend training as required to carry out duties Carry out work in accordance with company approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements To work additional hours (overtime) as is reasonably required by the business

Experience in cabin fitting or modular building fit out is essential Management or supervisory experience in a similar role Not scared to delegate work Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Experience with plumbing, joinery and basic electrical work Full driving license Resilient and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines,

• Experience in cabin fitting or modular buildings in a supervisory or managerial role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Resilience and tenacity
• Joinery, electrical and plumbing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  
  Established in 1934, the Wernick Group continues to be a family-run and owned company. Over the past five years, we have more than doubled our profits, a testament to the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business thrives on the enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and real can-do spirit of our team members., The Wernick® Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.
  
  Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service) Option to buy extra holidays Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday Christmas Shutdown Early finish Friday Cycle to work scheme Group pension Annual Salary review - takes place each January Life Assurance 2 x annual salary 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 scheme) Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey