Yard Operative

Tarmac; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking a Yard Operative at the Alfreton Block Plant to join the site yard team. You will lead safe operations, ensure health and safety standards, and drive efficient loading/unloading of products while meeting daily targets.

You will work with maintenance teams, contractors, and hauliers to maintain plant reliability and product quality. A valid FLT licence and good English are required, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing process experience and plant operation knowledge.
• Familiar with safety standards and CAR/TAMP policies.
• PC literacy including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise loadings/unloadings of products to vehicles while maintaining safety and KPI targets.
• Engage with contractors/hauliers and coordinate maintenance during shifts.
• Ensure daily checks, housekeeping, and cleanliness of mobile/fixed plant.

Skills

FLT license

English fluency

Math basics

Job description

Here at Alfreton Block Plant we have a great opportunity for a Yard OperativeWorking as part of the site yard team you will be focusing on delivering and leading exceptional, SHE standards and meeting financial and operational targets, the Yard Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile and fixed plant ensuring daily tasks are completed including general site housekeeping and basic maintenance. Loading / unloading palletized, unpalletized product onto our customer vehicles, as well as loading / unloading of delivery vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Contractors and haulier engagement
• Ensure safe loadoptimisation.
• Prioritising planned works.
• Ensuring that Health & Safety rules are adhered to and deliver safety/operational performance targets, supporting a culture of health and safety best practice by setting a personal example.
• Comply with all Tarmac/CRH Policies & Procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental performance standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement of process, plant and production.
• Effective completion of operator preventative maintenance tasks
• Balancing the time covering operation and house keeping
• Ensuring mobile plant cleanliness standards.
• Ensuring daily compliance checks and standards.
• Building working relationships with other production, maintenance and yard personnel.
• Ensure products of high quality are efficiently produced.
• Ensure that Site Inspections are completed and recorded.
• Ensure you read, understand and sign method statements and risk assessments for all activities.
• Attend and actively participate in Daily Briefings and Weekly Safety Briefings.
• Actively look to identify SHE improvement opportunities
• Comply with planning and other operating restrictions i.e. site boundaries, noise, dust, hours etc
• Ensure Daily KPIs are recorded accurately and work with the team to meet agreed KPI’s
• Identify and communicate opportunities for continuous improvement In addition to reviewing implementing any appropriate Best Practice
• Effectively control daily operations of the plant in line with the operating SOP’s
• Work closely with maintenance team/contractors to co-ordinate maintenance activities during a normal day and during shutdowns
• Liaise with supervisor regarding delivery and quality issues to help them manage complaints system.
• Ensure the quality of the products manufactured & delivered to site.
• Ensure full communication to all parties in relation to plant breakdown
• Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis when required in respect of Quality, Safety and Mechanical issues.
• Ensure timely recording daily input of stock handling in support of all month end data

Knowledge

Manufacturing process experience Heavy plant and equipment experience PC literate including Microsoft excel,word and power point. Familiar with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001,50001 standards.

Skills

• Good oral and written English
• Basic mathematical skills.
• B1 / B2 FLT licence required (Training will be available)

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and DevelopmentTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac iscommittedto being aForces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.