Trainee Yard Operative

Traffic Safety & Management, Ltd.; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Safety & Management, Ltd. seeks a Trainee Yard Operative to join our Nottingham Depot. You will work under supervision to maintain yard operations, handle materials, and ensure a safe, organized workspace.

The role involves manual handling, loading/unloading, site maintenance, safety procedures, and some administrative tasks. A UK driving licence is a plus; on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual handling safely.
• Clear verbal and written communication with management, colleagues and customers.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently while following instructions.
• Basic numeracy and familiarity with IT or mobile apps for equipment booking and tracking.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Material Handling: Load and unload equipment, containers and building materials safely.
• Site Maintenance: Keep yard areas clean and organised.
• Traffic and Safety Management: Follow Banksman procedures and safety policies.
• Administrative Tasks: Record equipment usage and complete paperwork.
• Customer Service: Support delivery operations and assist customers as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication

Initiative

Reliability

Numeracy

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

UK Driving Licence

Fork-lift Licence

Job description

Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham
Wage: £NWM
Hours: 11am– 7pm
Days: Weekdays only

We are looking for a Trainee Yard Operative to join our new Nottingham Depot team. The applicant will work under the supervision of our 2 current trained Yard Managers. And be responsible for maintaining yard operations, handling materials, and ensuring a safe and organised work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Material Handling: Load and unload equipment, containers, and building materials safely. Physical work, with lifting and carrying for large parts of the shift.

Site Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the yard areas, including general housekeeping.

Traffic and Safety Management: Perform Banksman style duties, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.

Administrative Tasks: Record equipment usage, complete relevant paperwork, and communicate effectively with management and colleagues.

Customer Service: Support delivery operations and provide assistance to customers when necessary, maintaining high service standards.

Required Skills and Attributes

Physical Fitness: Ability to perform manual handling safely.

Communication: Clear verbal and written communication with management, colleagues, and customers.

Initiative and Reliability: Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while following instructions.

Numerical and IT Skills: Basic numeracy and familiarity with IT or mobile apps for equipment booking and tracking. Must be IT literate.

Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and other staff.

Qualifications and Experience

Licenses: A full UK Driving Licence is advantageous but not always essential. A Fork-lift Licence is also desirable but not essential.

Experience: Prior experience in yard operations, building materials, or machinery handling is beneficial but not always required.

A basic knowledge of Traffic Management would be advantageous but full training will be given.

Environment: Outdoor and indoor yard settings requiring adherence to safety protocols

Training: On-the-job training is usually provided, including health and safety, and company procedures.

Summary

A Yard Operative plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth yard operations, safe handling of materials, and maintaining high standards of organisation and customer service. The role requires a combination of physical capability, attention to safety, and effective communication, making it essential for the efficient functioning of a Traffic management Yard/Depot.