Yard Operative

Location: Borough Green, Kent

Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic yard operations team? We are seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join our team at the Borough Green plant. Your primary role is to perform general yard and housekeeping duties, such as vehicle loading and ensuring third-party drivers comply with site rules.

The shift pattern is Monday to Friday 06:00am - 14:00pm (week 1), 10:00am - 18:00pm (week 2).

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the company's health, safety, environmental requirements and in compliance with relevant legislation.

* Carry out general yard and housekeeping duties, load and unload vehicles, and operate a forklift truck as directed by the Line Manager.

* Ensure the correct procedure for picking, loading and delivery orders, for efficient and accurate order fulfilment.

* Maintain the stock management in the yard, by ensuring product is sorted, and stored in the appropriate area.

* Keep forklift trucks clean and road worthy after each shift.

* Ensure the care and maintenance of all forklift trucks used, i.e. identify any faults or safety issues and report them immediately to the Line Manager.

* Ensure all loads are transported safely and securely.

* Complete the forklift truck logbooks daily.

* Assist the Yard team with regular inventory counts as instructed (daily, weekly, or monthly).

* Ensure compliance of all third-party drivers with site rules.

* Assist the Yard team with regular inventory counts as instructed (daily, weekly, or monthly).

* Maintain the highest industry standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation.

* Immediately report any shortcomings in methods, procedures, quality, safety or efficiency to the Line Manager.

* Perform risk assessments before starting any non-routine tasks that have not been previously evaluated.

* To ensure that all yard plant equipment (Forklifts / Trucks) have their daily checks performed and all failures are reported and actioned in accordance with H+H procedures.

* Adhere to the company's policies, procedures and protocols, to ensure the highest quality standards for all our products and services.

* Drive results by setting ambitious goals, measuring progress, and continuously improving.

We offer a competitive salary, discretionary company bonus, 25 days holiday per year, Group Pension Plan with an employer contribution of 4-7.5%, Employee Assistance Programme, Group Life Insurance, Savings and discounts for everyday shopping.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, safety and excellence. Apply now to help us drive our production to new heights