Our client are looking for a Yard Operative 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