Yard Operative

MGF Limited; Erith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Overtime opportunities

Annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Training and development

Pension scheme

Volunteering leave

Job summary

MGF Limited is seeking a Yard Operative at our Dartford depot. You will report to the Depot Foreman and perform a variety of duties to keep the yard running smoothly, including assembling, testing and preparing equipment, loading/unloading vehicles, and recording damages.

The role requires prior yard experience, a strong focus on Health & Safety, and teamwork. We offer guaranteed hours, a Monday–Friday schedule, overtime opportunities, and the chance to develop through training and progression

Qualifications

• Experience within a busy yard environment.
• Good appreciation of Health & Safety
• Experience working in a team environment
• FLT experience (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment i.e. assembling, sorting and testing
• Assisting in loading/ unloading of Company vehicles
• Sorting, identifying and recording damages
• Racking and stacking equipment
• Driving Fork Lift Trucks (Training provided)
• Testing of Hydraulic equipment (Training provided)

Skills

Yard operations

Teamwork

FLT experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Location: Dartford DA8
Salary: £14 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding job as a Yard Operative? Look no further! We are MGF - a national Shoring Solutions, Lifting & Safety and Structural Support provider. We're growing fast and need reliable yard operatives like you to help us succeed.

We specialise in designing, manufacturing, hiring and selling temporary works solutions. At MGF, we manufacture our equipment, operate our own transport fleet and have an in-house engineering team who produce design solutions to meet customers’ requirements.

With 13 depots nationwide and over 450 passionate members of our team, we're expanding. Each team member plays a crucial role in this success, and we need your help as a Yard Operative to continue delivering exceptional results.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Depot Foreman, you'll be at the centre of our operations, engaging in diverse tasks that keep our yard running smoothly. No two days will be the same as you undertake general duties, ensuring our yard meets the company's evolving needs. From preparing and assembling MGF equipment to conducting thorough tests, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining our industry-leading turnaround times.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Preparing equipment i.e. assembling, sorting and testing


• Assisting in loading/ unloading of Company vehicles


• Sorting, identifying and recording damages


• Racking and stacking equipment


• Driving Fork Lift Trucks (Training provided)


• Testing of Hydraulic equipment (Training provided)

To Achieve This, You Will Need:

• Experience within a busy yard environment


• Good appreciation of Health & Safety


• Experience working in a team environment


• FLT experience (Desirable)

What You’ll Get:

• Guaranteed hours every week


• Usual working days Monday - Friday, with opportunities for overtime and minimal non-sociable hours


• Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long-service


• A company Christmas shutdown and the option to purchase additional days of annual leave


• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression


• Pension Scheme and Life Assurance


• Volunteering Leave


• The security of working for a national organisation with core family values at our heart


• Refer a friend scheme


• And so much more

This is a chance to join a growing company that values every team member. We offer a stable work environment with opportunities for career advancement and additional benefits to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.