At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with loading/unloading vehicles and maintain a clean yard area.
- Company: Join a leading equipment hire company with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Great chance to learn about plant and equipment in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Get practical experience in a dynamic environment while supporting essential operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in loading/unloading and a forklift licence required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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 Hire
Person 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 licence
Desirable
- 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
General Operative Yard x 2 in Walsall employer: Barhale
Barhale is an exceptional employer that prides itself on its family values and commitment to employee development. With over 40 years of experience in the civil engineering sector, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters growth and innovation, alongside competitive benefits tailored to enhance your career in procurement. Join us in our vibrant location, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive environment.
