General Operative

Grafton Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

Private Health Care

Sick Pay Scheme

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Pension Scheme

Colleague Saving Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Colleague Discount

Educational Assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

A leading builder’s merchant in Waterford is seeking a General Operative responsible for yard and warehouse upkeep, ensuring timely service. The ideal candidate has prior experience, a valid Fork-lift Licence, and excellent customer service skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including health care and a pension scheme. Weekend availability may be required. Join a diverse and inclusive team, and apply even if you don't meet every qualification.

Qualifications

• Previous General operative experience is required.
• Valid Fork-lift Licence essential.
• Valid Manual Handling Certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries to the warehouse.
• Keep the warehouse/store tidy.
• Pick, pack, and load company vehicles.

Skills

Fork-lift Licence

Customer Service

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Team Work

Job description

General Operative-Waterford

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline & Sitetech.

Principle Objective

Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the General Operative will be responsible for the upkeep and organisation of the yard and warehouse area. Working effectively as part of a team in which you’ll make sure our customers can rely on a timely, friendly and dependable service.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous General operative experience is required
• Valid Fork-lift Licence essential
• Valid Manual Handling Certificate desirable
• Previous customer service experience essential
• Previous experience in a busy builders’ providers an advantage
• Receive and check deliveries to the warehouse, highlighting any anomalies and ensuring secure, correct and timely storage of such deliveries in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that the warehouse/store is kept tidy, that stock is clearly identifiable and low stock levels highlighted to management where necessary to make certain products available.
• Ensure that the forklift is used and maintained appropriately in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for picking, packing and loading of company vehicles.
• Actively safeguard against theft of goods or company property by being security conscious.
• Work and communicate as a team member to ensure the warehouse operates efficiently and effectively within company policy.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary or required by the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and check off deliveries to the warehouse, highlighting any anomalies and ensuring secure, correct and timely storage of such deliveries in line with health and safety guidelines
• Ensure that the warehouse/store is kept tidy at all times, that stock is clearly identifiable and low stock levels highlighted to management where necessary to make certain products are available at all times
• Responsible for picking, packing and loading of company vehicles
• Actively safeguard against theft of goods or company property by being security conscious at all times
• Work and communicate as a team member to ensure the warehouse operates efficiently and effectively within company policy
• Perform any other duties as may be deemed necessary or as may be required by the company

Essential Competencies

• Ability to prioritize workload
• Effective team working
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• The flexibility and willingness to learn
• To enjoy working with people
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Contract Type

• Permanent
• Full time 39 hour contract
• Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in Saturday's roster

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Private Health Care
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.