Yard Labourer

Coinford Holdings Ltd; Smallfield; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinford Holdings Ltd is seeking a yard operative based in Smallfield to support loading, unloading and stock handling on a full-time basis. The role requires careful adherence to safety policies and procedures, with responsibilities spanning from checking in returns to coordinating with the transport team.

The position involves working a 45-hour week, Monday to Friday, and ensuring that loads are prepared accurately, safely, and efficiently to meet daily operating targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure working in a safe environment and that Company Health & Safety systems are followed.
• Maintain yard housekeeping to the highest standard.
• Ensure equipment is fit for purpose and loads are safe for moving around the yard.
• Carry out repair work on non mech items as deemed necessary and control repair costs.
• Report stock issues to Hire Desk at earliest opportunity and liaise with transport department.
• Ensure unloading is carried out efficiently and promptly and complete returns check ins accurately.

Job description

Build your career and be a part of a great team

Company Overview:

At Coinford, we are committed to be the contractor of choice for our clients and the employer of choice for our people. We attract and retain talented individuals who deliver win-win solutions across all operations. Our innovative and courageous approach is supported by structured training and development. We prioritise safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, ensuring a positive experience for all. As a successful family-run business, we take pride in our heritage and the strong values that have been passed down through generations. It's a testament to our success that multiple generations of the same families choose to work with us, affirming that we are on the right path to becoming an employer of choice. Join us and be part of a team that values professionalism, integrity, and excellence.

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. As a leading company in the construction industry, we recognise the value of investing in our employees' development.

Role Overview:

Based in Smallfield (own transport preferred), this is a full-time role (45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00). This role is responsible for ensuring picking lists are used so that the correct products are selected, loaded and unloaded in accordance with current procedures. The role also ensures that the correct checking-in process is followed and that yard housekeeping is maintained to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure working in a safe environment and that Company Health & Safety systems are followed.
• Ensure yard housekeeping is maintained to the highest standard.
• Ensure equipment is fit for purpose.
• Carry out repair work on non mech items as deemed necessary.
• Ensuring that repair costs are controlled.
• Report any stock issues to Hire Desk at earliest opportunity.
• Ensure vehicle movements are safe utilising banksman.
• Ensure Loads are safe for moving around the yard.
• Stacking and storing – ensure banding is suitable and stacking is in line with company policy.
• Follow current lift plans.
• Follow current RAMS for the yard area.
• Ensuring that loads are checked against picking lists to control deliveries and minimise incomplete loads.
• Ensure loading is carried out efficiently and promptly, to fully load in the evening wherever possible.
• Ensure loads are pre-slung properly, utilising the correct methods as dictated by the lifting plans.
• Liaising with transport department and Yard Supervisor, to prepare the following day loads.
• Report unsafe return loads.
• Ensure unloading is carried out efficiently and promptly.
• Complete returns check ins accurately, return to stock promptly.
• Segregation of equipment; Loads, Off hires, Damage / Repair / Scrap.

The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of their role.

Experience/skills preferred but not essential: