Yard Operative / Driver

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Thurleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is looking for a Yard Operative to carry out basic vehicle movement, scanning with handheld devices, and yard storage tasks on site in Thurleigh, United Kingdom. The role involves manual driving and adherence to customer standards.

Shifts available include day and twilight; you will work as part of a team, maintain safety, report vehicle damage, and carry out checks with line management. A full valid driver's licence is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team or independently.
• Comfortable driving manual and automatic vehicles.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must hold a full valid driving licence.
• 2 years' experience in a similar driving role (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic vehicle movement and handling.
• Use handheld scanners to locate and direct vehicle movements (training provided).
• Conduct basic vehicle checks and report findings to line manager.
• Ensure vehicles are parked per customer standards.
• Maintain personal and coworker safety and adhere to site speed limits.
• Check vehicles for damage before moving and report any damage.
• Carry out other yard operations as requested by the yard chain of command.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual driving

Pressure handling

Driver's license

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To carry out basic vehicle movement, handling, and storage operations in accordance with site and customer requirements.

Day Shifts Available

Twilights Shifts Available

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carrying out basic vehicle movement and handling
• Using HHD scanners to scan, locate and direct all vehicle movements (initial training will be provided)
• Carrying out basic vehicle checks as required and report findings to line manager
• Ensuring all vehicles are parked as per relevant customer standards
• Responsibility for your own safety and of those who work around you
• Maintain a safe driving standard and adhere to site speed limits
• Checking all vehicles for damage before moving and reporting any damage found to line manager
• Carrying out other yard operation duties as requested by the yard chain of command

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Must be comfortable driving manual and automatic vehicles
• Ability to work under pressure
• Full valid driver's licence
• 2 years' experience in a similar role (driving)

Those with First Aid and/or Fire Marshall Certification and experience will be looked upon favourably, but this is essential for the role

Mandated Yard Op Compliance

• Right to Work
• Driving Licence
• DVLA Check - Max 6 points (0 preferred). No DD, DR, IN, TT99, min age 21,

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