At a Glance
- Tasks: Direct vehicle movements and ensure safety in the yard environment.
- Company: Join Countrystyle, a leader in sustainable waste management.
- Benefits: Enjoy life insurance, wellbeing support, and flexible working schemes.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safety and sustainability while earning £15.07 per hour.
- Qualifications: Strong safety awareness and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15.07 - 15.07 £ per hour.
Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR
Salary: £15.07 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 55 hours per week
About Us: Countrystyle's mission is to provide outstanding customer service, drive innovation, and set market standards for sustainable quality. We transform waste into a valuable resource to protect precious natural resources. We make it easy for our clients to achieve our mutual goals and deliver waste outcomes which benefit the wider community. Our customers love to work with us, they trust us, and share our mission.
About the role: The Banksman will be responsible for directing the movement and loading/unloading of lorries and directing the movement of mobile plant. The banksman will also control the movements of other vehicle movements and pedestrians.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the organisation meets the legal requirements when reversing a vehicle.
- Reduce the number and/or cost of accidents caused by reversing vehicles.
- Minimise the amount of reversing and be aware of the dangers caused when reversing.
- Use practical techniques and hand signals to assist drivers in all manoeuvres.
- Will need to use a clear, agreed system of signalling.
- Will need to be visible to drivers at all times.
- Will need to stand in a safe position, from which to guide all vehicles without being in the way.
- Will wear hi visible clothing, such as reflective trousers/shirt/coat, and ensure that any signals are clearly seen.
- Be fully compliant with PPE requirements of the site.
- Have clear and effective use of the 2-way radio. Communication skills are essential.
- Report to the Operations Manager and Shift Supervisors on any near miss incidents involving vehicle movements in the yard.
- Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure no bins/skips get dropped in the main yard.
- Ensure the one-way system and speed limits are obeyed at all times.
- Control the holding bays and safe parking of all vehicles on site.
- Control the queues at the weighbridge/drive in the peak times.
- Directing deliveries to relevant departments.
- Ensure all personnel are complying with all site PPE requirements.
- Ensure drivers do not leave their vehicles unattended within an undesignated parking area.
- Ensure pedestrian routes are adhered to and under no circumstances people crossing the yard as a cut through.
- Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
About you:
Essentials:
- Shows safety and environmental awareness throughout the industry and site permits.
- Identifies areas for continual improvement and finding ways to resolve issues.
- Strong knowledge of goods vehicles and their operation.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent Organisational Skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the waste and recycling industries.
- Good working knowledge and experience operating associated plant and machinery, including forklifts, telehandlers and tractors.
- Willingly take on additional workload to help other team members while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Has experience of operating a weighbridge.
- Banksman Trained.
Benefits:
- Life Insurance with access to GP24.
- Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme.
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Company Events.
- GymFlex salary sacrifice.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Yard Marshall, Banksman, Yard Operative, Yard Supervisor, Skip Yard Operative, Foreman, Yard Traffic Controller may also be considered for this role.
Yard Banksman employer: Countrystyle Recycling
Countrystyle is an excellent employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Bexley. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including life insurance and wellness programmes, and opportunities for skill development in a dynamic waste management environment, employees can thrive while contributing to sustainable practices. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and environmental responsibility.
