Multi Skilled Yard Operative

Burgessfarms; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading fresh produce supplier, where your role as a Multi-Skilled Yard Operative will be pivotal in ensuring quality and timely customer orders. This exciting opportunity involves a variety of responsibilities, from operating heavy machinery to maintaining high safety standards. You'll be part of a fast-growing farming and food business that values sustainability and teamwork. With a supportive environment and opportunities for personal growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector. If you're ready to contribute to a thriving team, this role is for you!

Benefits

Weekly site performance bonus

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Refer a friend bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance of 2 x salary

Employee assistance programme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy yard environment is essential.
• Licences for FLT, Tractor, Shunter, and Teleporter are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide work instructions and conduct start-up checks on equipment.
• Load/unload vehicles and manage the safe storage of goods.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

FLT Licences

Tractor Licences

Shunter Licences

Teleporter Licences

MS Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Yard Operative!

At our Production site based in Isleham, Ely, we are looking for a dynamic team player who can exceed in their duties to help us retain our position as a leading fresh produce supplier in the UK. We’re dedicated to using the very best sustainable farming techniques in our own farming and collaborating with other expert farmers. We grow the finest quality potatoes and root vegetables, which we pack ourselves to supply to our customers.

You will join us on a full-time, permanent contract.

The shift pattern will be Panama: two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, two days on, three days off, equating to 82.25 hours per fortnight.

The Job Role

Reporting directly to the operations manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that we meet quality standards and complete all customer orders on time.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide work instructions to the Yard Operative.
2. Conduct start-up checks on FLT/MHE and report any faults to your Line Manager.
3. Load and unload vehicles with FLT: trays, pallets, packaging, machinery, etc.
4. Empty the stone trailer/Processing trailer as required, using the tractor unit.
5. Load bulk trailers using the teleporter.
6. Move empty and full trailers around our Yard area as well as to TBG.
7. Assist the Engineering team in moving heavy equipment.
8. Manage the safe storage of goods/sundries in the Yard.
9. Assist and serve stock feed customers in a professional manner.
10. Maintain high standards in the Yard area that comply with HSE and GMP requirements.
11. Ensure that any equipment damage is reported to your Line Manager immediately.
12. Ensure that all boxes are fit for purpose and in a good state of repair.
13. Accurate use of the Navision system.
14. Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues on site as well as visitors.
15. Manage daily tasks to ensure continuous production flow.
16. Promote the H&S of yourself and your colleague & risks reported to Line Manager.
17. Ensure compliance with Food safety/Personal Hygiene policy standards.
18. Undertake any other duties requested by your Line Manager.

What We Are Looking For:

1. Previous experience working in a busy yard environment.
2. FLT, Tractor, Shunter, Teleporter Licences.
3. Ability to access, read, and respond to emails via MS Outlook.

What We Can Offer You:

1. £14.17 per hour.
2. Weekly site performance bonus.
3. Overtime available at an enhanced rate.
4. Refer a family member or friend to join the team and receive £250!
5. A safe and friendly working environment.
6. Cycle to Work Scheme.
7. Life insurance of 2 x your salary.
8. Health and financial advice through an employee assistance programme (24/7 GP and counselling assistance!).
9. Long service awards.
10. Be part of a fast-growing farming and food business with strong environmental and social values.
11. Work independently, but with support from our teams, gaining responsibilities fast.

Equal Opportunities

Burgess Farms is an equal opportunities employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

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