Logistics Yard Operative
Salary: Excellent + Bens
Shifts: Early 6 am to 2 pm & Late 2 pm to 10 pm Rotas planned a year in advance

Are you a self-motivated Operative who takes pride in a safe, organised, and efficient workspace? We are looking for a Logistics Yard Operative to join our team and play a vital role in the heartbeat of our facility's supply chain.

Working as part of a close-knit team, as the Logistics Yard Operative, you will be the gatekeeper of the raw materials. This isn't just about moving stock; it's about quality control, safety leadership, and ensuring the production lines never skip a beat.

The Role
You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our materials yard. From the unloading of heavy goods vehicles to conducting technical quality tests on incoming stock, your eagle eye will ensure that only the best materials enter our process.

Key Responsibilities:

Yard: Safely unloading/reloading of vehicles and managing the flow of pedestrians and traffic within the yard.

Quality: Monitor and test raw materials to minimise contamination and maximise production efficiency.

Operational Support: Keep the facility fed by loading conveyors using clamp and shovel trucks. (Never driven a shovel/clamp truck, NO Problem. Full training available)

Safety Leadership: Conduct risk assessments, maintain impeccable housekeeping, and ensure firebreaks and stacks are stable and secure.

Inventory Control: Perform weekly stock takes and update digital systems to maintain 100% accuracy.

What We're Looking For:
Safety First: You don't just follow safety rules; you champion them.

Technical Mindset: Comfortable using material handling equipment and digital recording systems.

Independence: You are happy working in a small team and can stay motivated during periods of independent work.

Communication: You can provide clear handovers and work effectively with engineers and management.

Adaptability: Ready to jump in during site shut-downs or assist with weighbridge functions when needed.

Why join the team?
This is a stable, well-compensated role within a critical industry. For those looking for a home,it offers a steady and reliable career; for those looking to climb, it serves as an excellent springboard into wider logistics or production management.

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