Yard Operative

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Overall Job Purpose:

As Yard Operative you are responsible for preparing equipment for loading and unloading. You will ensure the yard is kept clean and tidy as well as being free from hazards. You will support the Company’s Health and Safety regulations and ensure that you operate machinery safely and correctly.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare piles and plant for loading and unloading
• Keep the yard clean, tidy and free from hazards
• Operate machinery as a competent operator to support the operational needs of the business. Full training will be given.
• Act as Banksman when required to do so
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times
• Support and assist colleagues where necessary to fulfil the needs of the business
• Support the Yard Supervisor and Yard Manager as required

General Company Responsibilities and Duties:

• Personal and team adherence to existing working practices, methods and procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems
• Proactive approach to Health Safety and Environment and co-operate with the Company’s HSEQ Manager with relevant Health, Safety and Environment legislation, policies, and processes

Desired Skills, Experience and Qualifications: * advantageous but not essential

• CSCS Plant Operator
• Passport to Safety
• Slinger Signaller
• Banksman
• Work platforms Operator

Hours and Environment:

7:30am till 6pm. Minimum of 50 hrs per week.

Due to the nature of this role, employees are expected to be co-operative in working outside their normal hours as necessary to cope with varying situations and workloads.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• CSCS (preferred)

Work Location: In person