Yard & Plant Operator — Bagged Aggregates, Forklift, Training

GRS; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days Holiday

Overtime available

Full training given on all equipment

Company pension

On-site parking

Wellness programme

Job summary

GRS is seeking a committed Yard Operative at our St Albans site to drive mobile plant and learn bagging equipment. You’ll work in all weather with a motivated team, performing manual duties while maintaining safety and efficiency in bagged aggregate production.

On-site role requires teamwork, reliability and good communication. We offer full training, pension, parking and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, low-carbon construction materials company.

Qualifications

• Excellent time keeping and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication & numerical skills.
• Good mechanical knowledge / machinery knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 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 high performing team to produce bagged aggregates for our customers with focus on quality and production key.
• Operate a forklift truck and loading shovel, 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 workplace.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Numerical skills

Mechanical knowledge

Tools

Forklift truck

Loading shovel

Job description

GRS is seeking a committed Yard Operative at our St Albans site to drive mobile plant and learn bagging equipment. You’ll work in all weather with a motivated team, performing manual duties while maintaining safety and efficiency in bagged aggregate production.

On-site role requires teamwork, reliability and good communication. We offer full training, pension, parking and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, low-carbon construction materials company.