The yard operative will support the wider depot operations team by assisting with loading and unloading vehicles and maintaining a clean and safe yard area. Additionally, the yard operative will assist in preparing and delivering goods.
The primary responsibilities include:
* Loading and off
* loading goods and equipment, often using the site forklift.
* Ensure all returned equipment is checked and refuelled, with any damage recorded.
* Complete daily checks of the site forklifts and report any defects immediately.
* Operate the forklift in compliance with approved codes of practice (ACOPs).
* Collaborating with colleagues to ensure all goods are clean and ready for hire.
* Maintain a clean and tidy yard environment.
* Ensure yard stock is stored safely and correctly. • Identify areas for yard improvement and share them with the depot management.
* Support the delivery of goods by driving the depot's 4x4 vehicle. • Ensure that health & safety guidelines are followed with the yard.
* Drive a safety culture within the yard environment.
* Ensure paperwork is completed on time and accurately.
* When required, accept deliveries from carriers and ensure they are passed to the correct person.
* Adherence to the Company Integrated Management Systems, including Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality, and all associated policies, standards, procedures, and records.
* Ad hoc duties as the job requires
Desired Skills
* Full UK driving license –
* held for a minimum of 3 years.
* Experience in towing a trailer (training can be provided).
* Forklift license
* Effective communicator.
* A passion for delivering outstanding levels of customer service.
* Any knowledge of plant/equipment would be beneficial but not a requirement as all training will be provided.
* Ability to work autonomously and within strict deadlines to high standards with excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent at forging relationships across all levels of the business.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deal with all levels of employees, including Senior Management and Directors, in a confident, friendly, and professional manner.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Experience of working in a team and on their own initiative with minimum supervision