Yard Operative - Bardon Hill

Randstad Delivery; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CV support

Dedicated team

Paid holiday

Discounts on restaurant & retail

Referral bonus £300

Progression opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Holcim's Bardon Hill Quarry in Coalville is seeking a Yard Operative to join on an ongoing temporary basis. The role involves inductions, gatehouse duties, and traffic management, with early 5:00am starts and 4 on 4 off shifts.

Starting ASAP, the position offers training in the first month before settling into the shift pattern and site safety duties. A driving licence and reliable transport are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
• Able to start at 5:00am and work the 4 on 4 off pattern.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out driver and contractor inductions
• Conducting drug and alcohol testing as required
• Managing gatehouse duties and directing site traffic
• General site tidy up and maintenance
• Enforcing Holcim's site safety rules and regulations to lorry drivers

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Proactive mindset

Ability to work early starts

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Do you consider yourself to be highly personable? Are you reliable and proactive? Are you based in or around Coalville?

We have an initially temporary Yard Operative role available within Holcim's Asphalt site. This role is ideal for someone with previous yard, gatehouse, or traffic management experience. However, applicants with a proactive nature and holding strong communication skills will be considered.

Role: Yard Operative

Location: Holcim, Bardon Hill Quarry, Coalville, LE65 1TL

Rate: £13.45 per hour

Contract length: Ongoing temporary

Shift Patterns: 4 on 4 off shift pattern (5:00am - 5:00pm). Please note: Full training will be provided Monday to Friday for the first month before moving to the 4 on 4 off pattern. Candidates must be fully committed to the 5am start times prior to interview.

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out driver and contractor inductions
• Conducting drug and alcohol testing as required
• Managing gatehouse duties and directing site traffic
• General site tidy up and maintenance
• Enforcing Holcim's site safety rules and regulations to lorry drivers

Essential requirements:

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Ability to adhere to early starts (5:00am) and work the 4 on 4 off shift pattern listed above
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience in a yard, gatehouse, traffic management, or industrial environment
• Prior experience with contractor/driver inductions or basic health & safety compliance

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.