Forklift & Bagging Operator – Growth & Benefits

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

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.