Yard Operative - Lockington

GRS Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aggregates sector is seeking a motivated yard operative to join their dynamic team in Lockington. The ideal candidate will drive mobile plant, operate bagging machines, and ensure high health and safety standards. This role involves manual work and requires good communication skills to collaborate effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and drive mobile plant.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Experience in production or manual labor is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient production of bagged aggregates.
• Operate heavy machinery and maintain high safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with the team and report issues.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

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We are looking for a self-motivated, driven and adaptable individual who enjoys a challenge to work alongside our energetic team in Lockington. The role requires a CAN-DO attitude, an ability to learn from any losses and celebrate every win. We are a fast-paced business with plenty of opportunities for growth so if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

JOB PURPOSE

A yard operative needs to be willing of driving mobile plant and learning the use of the bagging machines on site. They need to be able to work in all weather conditions and work within a highly motivated team with good communication being fundamental within the role. Manual work is required on a daily basis.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an important role within GRS, with primary responsibility to:

• Ensure safe, Compliant & Efficient production of bagged aggregates.
• Ensure high standards of Health & Safety at all times, reporting any issues, accidents and near miss to line manager.
• Work as part of a team high performing team to produce bagged aggregates for our customers with focus on quality and production key.
• Operate a Forklift truck, depending on site requirement.
• Completion of fixed plant and mobile plant inspections.
• Bag aggregates in a plastic and bulk bag to the required target levels with relevant training given.
• Net and sheet lorries as and when requested by line manager.
• General housekeeping duties as and when requested by line manager.
• Good communication with all drivers, yard operatives and delivery drivers.
• Responsibility for compliance and discharging legal duties with regards to HR and Health & Safety to promote a safe, equitable and legally compliant work place.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety (Preferable).
• Training will be given but experience in the above areas will be an advantage.