General Operative – Southampton

S. Norton & Co Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

S. Norton & Co Limited is seeking a Yardman/General Operative in Southampton to perform manual labour, cleaning, and site maintenance. The role requires following health and safety rules and working under minimal supervision.

Typical duties include PPE usage, machinery cleaning, waste handling, and directing traffic on site. Forklift operation may be required for certain tasks, with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read signs and instructions for Health & Safety.
• Able to work in a team and on own initiative.
• Good time keeping and attendance.
• CMS Certificate of Competence in relevant modules.

Responsibilities

• Follow Health and Safety rules at all times.
• Wear PPE and clothing per policy.
• Remove blockages from machinery.
• Keep sites clean and free from hazards.
• Shovel and clean waste materials and dirt.
• Move items with forklift as requested (qualified).
• Maintain site buildings and surfaces.
• Direct high volume vehicular traffic on entry/exit.
• Direct vehicles to tipping areas and ensure safe tipping.
• Liaise with drivers and weighbridge operators.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably requested.
• Comply with Employee Manual and terms of employment.

Skills

Basic literacy & numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Own initiative

Signage/instruction comprehension

CMS Certificate of Competence

Education

GCSE English & Maths (D or above)

Tools

Forklift (qualification)

Job description

JOB VACANCY: YARDMAN/GENERAL OPERATIVEWe are recruiting for a Yardman/General Operative to carry out predominantly manual labour dealing with day-to-day cleaning and maintenance. You must be able to work diligently with minimal supervision and be able to follow instructions. From time to time, work of a different nature may be available in other areas of the site as part of the company’s commitment to the training and development of the workforce.

LOCATION: Southampton

WORKING HOURS: 43.75 hours per week, 07:45 - 17:00 Monday to Friday.

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeping to Health and Safety rules and complying with safe working practices at all times.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing in line with company policy.
• Removing blockages from machinery.
• Keeping areas clean and free from any hazards.
• Shovelling and cleaning of all waste materials and dirt.
• Moving items with a Forklift as requested (must be suitably qualified).
• Maintenance of site buildings and surfaces when required.
• Directing high volume vehicular traffic on entry and exit to the site.
• Directing all vehicles to appropriate tipping areas, ensuring safe tipping procedures.
• Liaising with drivers and weighbridge operators.
• Carrying out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time.
• Complying with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual and the post holder's terms of employment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to understand signage and verbal instructions primarily for reasons of Health and Safety.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative if required.
• Excellent time keeping and attendance.
• Compliance with all aspects of the Employee Manual.
• CMS Certificate of Competence in relevant modules.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to read signs, forms, instructions, manuals applicable to the role.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• GCSE grade 3 (D) or above in English and Maths.