Yard Operative - Tilbury Docks

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Dedicated team support

Advice and editing on your current CV

Restaurant and retail discounts

Refer a friend £300 bonus

Progression into permanent roles

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Yard Operative at Holcim Tilbury Docks. The role involves site maintenance, plant operation, and driving a loading shovel with training provided. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7am-6pm with a 30-minute lunch; 1-2 year contract with potential to go permanent.

You will work on site, maintain safety practices, observe CCTV, use the plant control system, and communicate via radio. CSCS card desirable and prior construction experience required.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Previous construction experience.
• CSCS Card or MP Connect 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.

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.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Previous construction experience

Ability to work at height

Sound IT literacy skills

Good verbal and written communication

Manual handling

Health and safety knowledge

Education

CSCS Card or MP Connect

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

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