Yard General Operative
The Role:
To assist with loading and unloading vehicles and maintain a clean and safe yard area.
Working as part of the depot operations team and providing full operational support to all areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Hire
Load delivery vehicles using system generated paperwork.
Ensure all external hauliers have the relevant paperwork and BCS drivers are loaded with allocated deliveries only.Equipment Returns
Receive off hired equipment in to the depot, unloading and checking paperwork for accuracy of plant numbers etc.
Transfer information from the paperwork supplied to the returns register for processing, highlighting any queries or issues with the administration team.
Check equipment for damage and highlight to the Workshop Team Leader.
Ensure all equipment is returned into the correct returns area.Service & Maintenance
Prepare non mechanical plant for hire; cleaning down, painting and checking ready for hire.
Support all hire and Tunnelling operations with various duties including cleaning down equipment and painting.Quality
Ensure works are carried out in accordance with processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement by providing suggestions and feedback to Management.
Work to agreed timescales updating the Team Leader on progress. Maintain good communication with other Team Leaders and Management at all times.HSEQ
Complete tasks in accordance with risk assessments, notify the Team Leader of any potential noncompliance.
Report accidents and Positive Interventions using the correct methods.
Ensure the correct PPE is used in the depots at all times.
Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, ensure areas are free from waste and trip hazards etc.
Identify/Submit positive interventions where needed.
Work in conjunction with HSEQ policies and procedures.Key relationships:
Wallows Lane depot Yard Team
Team Leader - Yard
Operations Managers
Team Leaders - Workshop
Fitters
Fabricators
Head of HirePerson Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:
Essential
Previous experience loading and unloading vehicles
Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Ability to work well within a team, offering support to others
Forklift licenceDesirable
Previous experience working in a similar role in the plant or equipment hire industry
Product knowledge of plant, tools, specialist kit and tunnelling equipment
Slinger/Signaller
