Yard Operative
Location: Borough Green, Kent
Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic yard operations team? We are seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join our team at the Borough Green plant. Your primary role is to perform general yard and housekeeping duties, such as vehicle loading and ensuring third-party drivers comply with site rules.
The shift pattern is Monday to Friday 06:00am – 14:00pm (week 1), 10:00am – 18:00pm (week 2).
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s health, safety, environmental requirements and in compliance with relevant legislation.
* Carry out general yard and housekeeping duties, load and unload vehicles, and operate a forklift truck as directed by the Line Manager.
* Ensure the correct procedure for picking, loading and delivery orders, for efficient and accurate order fulfilment.
* Maintain the stock management in the yard, by ensuring product is sorted, and stored in the appropriate area.
* Keep forklift trucks clean and road worthy after each shift.
* Ensure the care and maintenance of all forklift trucks used, i.e. identify any faults or safety issues and report them immediately to the Line Manager.
* Ensure all loads are transported safely and securely.
* Complete the forklift truck logbooks daily.
* Assist the Yard team with regular inventory counts as instructed (daily, weekly, or monthly).
* Ensure compliance of all third-party drivers with site rules.
* Assist the Yard team with regular inventory counts as instructed (daily, weekly, or monthly).
* Maintain the highest industry standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation.
* Immediately report any shortcomings in methods, procedures, quality, safety or efficiency to the Line Manager.
* Perform risk assessments before starting any non-routine tasks that have not been previously evaluated.
* To ensure that all yard plant equipment (Forklifts / Trucks) have their daily checks performed and all failures are reported and actioned in accordance with H+H procedures.
* Adhere to the company's policies, procedures and protocols, to ensure the highest quality standards for all our products and services.
* Drive results by setting ambitious goals, measuring progress, and continuously improving.
We offer a competitive salary, discretionary company bonus, 25 days holiday per year, Group Pension Plan with an employer contribution of 4-7.5%, Employee Assistance Programme, Group Life Insurance, Savings and discounts for everyday shopping.
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, safety and excellence. Apply now to help us drive our production to new heights