Yard Operative - Aston Clinton, Aylesbury
Department: Plant
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Aston Clinton
Reporting To: Luke Cassidy
Description
Careys Plant & Fleet are a support service division of the Carey Group, a family-owned civil engineering and dry-lining company established over 50 years ago.
Plant & Fleet provides Careys operational teams with the plant, vehicles, and equipment they need to undertake and deliver construction and civil engineering projects across the UK.
As a Yard Operative, you will be based in Careys’ Plant Yard maintaining and sorting construction site equipment. Carey construction projects will request various items of equipment and you will be responsible for getting the requested items ready including inspecting and checking they are serviceable and in good condition. You will perform general yard duties which include cleaning, jet washing plant & equipment, learning how to paint spray and maintain spray equipment, checking equipment for serviceability, repairing equipment, counting equipment back from sites, getting orders ready for sites, manual handling, other general duties.
Key Responsibilities
* Adhere to current health and safety legislation and carry out any necessary health and safety training.
* Carry out checks and inspections of equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
* Assist with cleaning, repairs and servicing of equipment where required.
* Ensure that everything that is dispatched is serviceable and fit for purpose.
* Accurately counting equipment back into the yard when it is returned.
* Getting orders ready from pick lists provided to you by the Yard Supervisor
* Cleaning equipment using a water jet wash.
* Paint spraying items of equipment and maintaining the spraying tools.
* Always maintain good housekeeping in the yard and workshop.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Attention to detail.
* Motivated self-starter
* Proactive
* An enthusiastic team player
* Ability to identify problems and offer solutions.
* Professional and positive attitude
* High level of organisation and commitment to your work
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits
* 20 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays.
* Optional Benefits via 'My Perks': Dining Card, Gym Membership, Cycle to Work, Holiday Trading (buy or sell up to 4 days), Health Cash Plan, Dental and Critical Illness Insurance, Partner Life Assurance, Car Leasing and Discounts & Cashback.
* 1 paid day for volunteering activity.
* Private, family business with a strong social purpose and respectful culture.
* You’ll be joining a social team with a wealth of knowledge to learn from!
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