Bagging Plant Operative

Breedon Group plc; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Volunteer Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Pater n

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Discount Scheme

Digital GP

Broad learning opportunities, training

Job summary

Breedon Group plc in Newport, South Wales, invites applications for the Bagging Plant Operative role. You will operate forklift trucks and participate in the bagging process, carrying out housekeeping, basic maintenance, and safety inspections as part of a team.

The position requires a Forklift Licence (essential) and relevant licences where applicable. You may operate additional site machinery and contribute to maintenance, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence mandatory
• FLT NVQ/MP Skills Card preferred
• Loading Shovel/Skid Steer/Telehandler licences desirable
• Weighbridge experience desirable
• Experience in Building products sector desirable
• Mechanical background advantageous
• Teamwork essential
• Strong problem-solving ability preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklift as primary duty
• Assist bagging team and run bagging lines with housekeeping duties
• Support Bagging Supervisor
• Operate site machinery (Loading shovels, Forklifts, MEWPs & Mini Diggers) subject to licences
• Carry out safety inspections
• Follow site work instructions from management
• Conduct pre-start and planned maintenance inspections with training provided
• Maintain records as required
• Ensure safety of people, equipment, plant and vehicles and report issues to Site Manager
• Lead by example and address unsafe behaviours for recording

Skills

Forklift licence

FLT NVQ/MP Skills Card

Loading Shovel licence

Skid Steer licence

Telehandler licence

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mechanical background

Education

FLT NVQ/MP Skills Card

Tools

Loading Shovel licence

Skid Steer licence

Telehandler licence

Job description

Bagging Plant Operative

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newport, South Wales

Description

We are looking for somebody to be part of the Bagging operation at Severn Sands including operating various mobile plant primarily counterbalance Forklift Trucks, working on Bagging and packing systems & various plant and equipment as part of a team.

You will be responsible for operating plant primarily operating a Forklift, but also as an operative within the Bagging operation to operate the bagging process which will also include housekeeping and basic maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating one the 5 Site Forklifts – Forklift licence >5T Red or Blue card essential
• Providing assistance to the bagging team operating Bagging lines with general housekeeping duties
• Providing support to the Bagging Supervisor
• Operating site machinery including Loading shovels, Forklifts, MEWP’S & Mini Diggers (Subject to licences)
• Carrying out safety inspections of the site
• Complying with relevant work instructions as indicated by the Site Management team
• Carry our pre start and planned preventative inspections of machinery ( including use of Assure & Check-proof)- Training will be provided
• Maintain records as required
• Ensure Safety of people, equipment, plant and vehicles, flagging up any issues to the Site Manager
• Lead by example at all times & challenge all unsafe behaviours and conditions encountered, flagging up to management to be recorded
• You must adhere to all Company Policies & Procedures.
• Be a brand ambassador for Breedon in the Southwest region
• Be versatile and adaptable, be prepared to work overtime and work out of hours for operational and maintenance tasks

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A Forklift Licence - Is essential
• A FLT NVQ / MP Skills Card is preferred but not mandatory
• A Loading Shovel / Skid Steer & Telehandler licence is desirable
• Weighbridge experience is desired but not essential
• Previous experience of working in the Building products sector would be desirable
• A mechanical background would be advantageous
• The ability to work within a team environment is essential
• Being able to detect and solve problems is a great strength to have for this role

Job Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Digital GP
• Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways