Yard Operative TD

Randstad; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Referral bonus £300

Career progression opportunities

Discounts on online services

Job summary

Randstad UK is recruiting for a Yard Operative at Holcim Tilbury Docks. The role involves plant maintenance, site housekeeping, and operating a loading shovel with training provided. You will work within a team on a site that values reliability, proactivity and willingness to learn.

Based near Tilbury, the position offers standard hours Monday to Friday with potential overtime. The contract length is 1-2 years with a view to permanency and ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound IT literacy and ability to work at height.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the Asphalt plant including basic maintenance.
• Working at height (via ladder) as part of maintenance.
• Maintaining the site including cleaning duties.
• Driving a loading shovel (training provided).
• Observing the site CCTV from the monitoring station.
• Using the computer control system for the plant.
• Navigating the programme of works via computer.
• Using tannoy and 2 way radio to communicate with site.
• Health and Safety at all times.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Desire to learn

Good verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy

Education

CSCS Card or MP Connect desirable

Tools

Computer control system

Job description

Are you looking for a change and the opportunity to learn new skills? Do you consider yourself to be a hardworking individual and enjoy working as a team? Are you based in or around Tilbury?

We have a Yard Operative position available within Holcim Tilbury Docks.This role is ideal for someone who considers themself to be reliable, proactive and eager to learn.

Role: Yard Operative

Location: Holcim, Tilbury Docks RM18 7EH

Rate: £14.00 per hour

Hours: Standard hours are Monday - Friday 7am-6pm with a 30mins unpaid lunch and overtime available. However, It's an on demand job driven by customer needs, once on site a rotation will be put in place with the team, some days you may start earlier, some later. Flexibility is needed.

Contract length: 1-2 year contract with the potential to go permanent

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the Asphalt plant including basic maintenance
• Working at height (via ladder) as part of maintenance
• Maintaining the site including cleaning duties
• Driving a loading shovel (training provided)
• Observing the site CCTV from the monitoring station
• Using the computer control system for the plant
• Navigating the program of works via computer
• Using tannoy and 2 way radio to communicate with site
• Practising the highest standards of Health and Safety at all times

Essential requirements:

• Strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Previous construction experience
• CSCS Card or MP Connect would be desirable
• Ability to work at height
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct manual handling
• Sound IT literacy skills
• Some knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

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 but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check, drug and alcohol testing and reference checks.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.