Yard & FLT Operative
Bridgend, Wales
Salary: £24,960
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday- Current interim shift is am - which will revert to rotating shifts of 6am-2pm & 10am-6pm
Marshalls Bricks and Masonry is a successful major supplier to the construction industry of 120 million great quality bricks a year! Part of the Marshalls Group, a Superbrand for the 13th year running and a successful FTSE 250. The brand is synonymous with quality; supplying prestigious landmarks and we are the only company to have paved every square on the Monopoly board so no doubt you will have walked on our paths, and maybe taken a selfie at one of our famous landmarks!
We are now recruiting for a Yard & FLT Operative to join our manufacturing site at Bridgend. This position will report to the Operations Team Manager.
So what's the mission?
The main duties of this role will be to load and off load vehicles safely and efficiently. From time to time, you will be asked to carry out other site yard functions including general housekeeping, ensuring company policy is adhered to and driving best practice. You could at times be expected to cover some of the manufacturing duties, with the view to being able to cover breaks. All training will be provided.
Working 40 hours per week on a Monday to Friday days only basis starting shift will be on an interim basis which will revert to rotating shifts 6am-2pm (week 1) / 10am-6pm (week 2). Full training is provided and flexibility is required during the training period.
What are the mission-critical skills?
1. Minimum of 2 years FLT driving experience and an active Forklift Truck Licence (B1) is essential for this role.
2. Experiencing of working in areas where Workplace transport health and safety is practiced.
3. Experience of operating in a small/medium manufacturing operation.
4. Good knowledge of yard layout and activities.
5. Team player with attention to detail.
6. Good level of English, oral and written.
7. IOSH qualification is desirable.
8. 5S experience desirable.
9. Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is advantageous.
10. Forward thinking individual continually looking at improving processes.
Interested and want to find out more?
Find out more about Marshalls Bricks & Masonry here and for more information about working at Marshalls take a look at our careers or LinkedIn page!
Benefits for Marshalls employees:
11. 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
12. Development and training opportunities
13. Annual competency pay structure
14. Company uniform
15. Free onsite parking
16. Health care cash plan
17. Cycle to work scheme
18. Employee discount on products
19. Share purchase scheme
20. Life assurance
21. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave
22. 5% company-matched pension scheme