Yard Operative

Pertemps Reading; Theale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Reading are recruiting a Yard Operative to join a busy client based in Theale. You will support rail discharge, maintenance tasks and despatch duties on a fast-paced site.

The role requires an early start around 05:00, good knowledge of Health and Safety, flexibility, and reliable transport due to start times and location.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Rail Industry knowledge (desirable).
• Background in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance (desirable).
• Flexibility in duties undertaken.
• Availability for an early start (05:00 AM).
• Carrying out other tasks on this site or at other sites in the area.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Own transport will be ideal due to location and start times.

Responsibilities

• Rail Discharge.
• First Line Plant Maintenance.
• Despatch Office Cover.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Rail Industry knowledge

Electrical/Mechanical maintenance

Flexibility

Early start availability

Communication skills

Own transport for start times/location

Job description

Yard Operative

Pertemps are looking for a Yard Operative to join a busy client based in Theale!

Yard Operative/Depot Operator - Role Overview

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Rail Discharge
• First Line Plant Maintenance
• Despatch Office Cover

The ideal candidate for this Yard Operative role, should have the following:

• good knowledge of Health and Safety
• working knowledge of the Rail Industry(desirable)
• background in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance (desirable)
• flexibility in their duties undertaken
• availability for an early start (05:00 AM)
• carrying out other tasks on this site or at other sites in the area
• a positive, can-do attitude
• effective communication skills
• own transport will be ideal due to location and start times.

• Full training and PPE will be provided on site.