Side Loader Driver / Yard Operative

Description:

Side Loader Driver / Yard Operative

Earls Colne
£14.00 - £15.00 per hour DOE
Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 3:00pm
1 hour paid break | Temp to Perm

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established heavy industry manufacturing company in Earls Colne who are looking for an experienced Side Loader Driver / Yard Operative to join their busy team.

This is a long-term temp to perm opportunity for someone with a current Side Loader ticket who is comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment and getting involved with general yard duties alongside operating the machinery.

Duties of the Side Loader Driver / Yard Operative:

Operating a Side Loader safely and efficiently around the yard and manufacturing site
Loading and unloading heavy materials and products
Moving stock and materials between the yard, storage areas and production
Safely positioning and stacking materials
Carrying out daily checks on the Side Loader and reporting any faults
General yard duties including keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised
Loading and preparing materials for production and dispatch
Assisting with the movement and handling of heavy materials
Manual handling and heavy lifting as required
Supporting the wider manufacturing team when required
Following all site health & safety procedures and safe systems of work

Requirements:

Current and valid Side Loader licence/ticket is essential
Previous experience operating a Side Loader in a yard, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
Full UK driving licence is required
Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual work
Good understanding of workplace health & safety
Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team
Willing to get involved with general yard duties when not operating the Side Loader

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with the potential to become permanent following a successful temporary period.

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