Our client are looking for a Yard Opertive with a forklift licence to join the busy team
Job Objectives
*To offer support services to the day-to-day operation of the company in line with company policy, procedure and team objectives.
*To support the day-to-day running of the Operations/Yard department.
*Forklift licence is a requirement.
Operational Duties(to include, but not limited to):Yard Operative
*Attend daily 7.30am Toolbox Talk
*Maintain and keep a clean, safe yard with all risks minimised and report any areas of concern to the operations management team verbally and via the Near Miss and Damages procedures.
*Carry out regular service, inspection and maintenance of all equipment.
*To carry out any activity that fits within the role as instructed by line management.
*Prepare equipment for jobs as requested by the operations management team.
*Pick equipment according to the load lists.
*Loading and unloading of equipment from various vehicle types such as counterbalance forklift and telehandler.
*Using ratchet straps to secure loads to trailers and kit to stillages.
*Responsible for strapping trailers to VOSA requirements.
*Work with and assist operations personnel to check and maintain stock levels.
*Ensure stock is serviced and ready for despatch.
*Actively partake in annual stock checks and asset identification.
*Manual lifting of stock, scaffolding, and equipment.
Admin Duties(to include, but not limited to):
*Ensure yard procedure of equipment labelling is adhered to.
*Full procedure completion for near misses, accident reporting and damages.
*Full procedure completion for load lists.
*Advise Line Management of items not returned from site.
*Advise Line Management of stock shortages and consumables required.
Health & Safety (to include, but not limited to):
*Actively promote and enforce Health and Safety at work.
*To develop and maintain an awareness of Health & Safety documents relating to your role including but not limited to the Health & Safety Policy.
*To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
*To report immediately to your line manager any defects in equipment or the working environment and report areas of risk.
*To report immediately to your line manager any accidents in the working environment.
*To adhere to all personal responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act.
General Responsibilities / Expectations(to include, but not limited to):
*To work in accordance with the organisation’s mission, vision, strategic plans, policies and procedures.
*To behave in a manner that reflects positively on the company at all times.
*To demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of confidentiality.
*To be proactive and support constant improvement through effective communication and procedures.
Training and Development(to include, but not limited to):
*Participate fully in training and development in accordance with the company’s training plan and mandatory requirements.
*To attend and participate in supervision sessions and an annual personal review.
Salary -
£26,500 There is also an expectation of doing some overtime during the busy summer – the new overtime rates are as follows:
Monday to Friday – time spent over your contractual 8 hours per day will be paid at x1.5 your standard hourly rate.
Saturday – x1.5 your standard hourly rate – regardless of the number of hours worked.
Sunday – x1.5 your standard hourly rate – regardless of the number of hours worked.
Bank Holidays – Double your standard hourly rate.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Standard working hours are: 7.30am to 4.00pm – half hour for lunch – 40 hours per week