Yard Operative

Not Specified | Permanent, full-time
| £13.00 per hour
Ref: JB410 (1 month ago)
JB410: Yard Operative

Salary: £13 per hour

Location: Ballymena

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Yard Operative on behalf of one of our clients.

To assist in managing the day-to-day running of the yard This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to work towards the company’s aim of improving and developing effective and efficient procedures regarding yard operations.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Hours will vary between 32 - 48 hours per week as needed. Standard hours of work will be Monday – Friday 0800 to 1700 however flexibility to work overtime and/or Saturdays if necessary is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Yard Operative:
  • Operate within the company’s precast yard,
  • Operating a forklift 
  • Remove the finished products from factories,
  • Stacking products neatly in the yard areas as per the planned layout,
  • Providing customer service to customers and loading their vehicle/trailer with purchased products,
  • Loading lorries with products for larger orders 
  • General housekeeping duties. 
Skills and Qualifications for the Yard Operative:
Essential Criteria:
  • Valid Counterbalance forklift licence.
  • Previous experience within a manufacturing, construction, or agricultural industry or experience within a relevant role to the position.
  • Understanding of Health & Safety at work.
  • Flexibility in working hours and strong adaptability skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork experience.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Willing to clean and maintain work area.
  • An understanding of both written and spoken English.
Desirable Criteria:
  • Previous work experience in related projects
  • CSR / First Aid / Fire Warden Training
Benefits for the Yard Operative:
  • 30 days holidays (including stats)
  • Company Performance Related pay (PRP) scheme
  • Private Healthcare scheme
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Employee Referral scheme
  • AXA Insurance discount
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance policy
Salary: £13 per hour

Location: Ballymena