Depot Operative in Coulsdon

07:00-17:00, including 1-hour unpaid break. Monday to Friday

Bonus

Discretionary Annual and Christmas Bonuses

About the Role

Join Day Aggregates as a Depot Operative at our Purley depot and play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the site.

Working as part of our operations team, you’ll be involved in a range of depot activities, including assisting with material processing, supporting plant operations, maintaining high housekeeping standards, and ensuring the site remains safe and organised. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the depot to help maintain productivity and support the smooth running of daily operations.

This is a hands-on role in a busy operational environment and will involve a degree of manual handling, working outdoors, and supporting a variety of depot activities as required.

Person Specification

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and flexible individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards across the workplace.

You’ll have a positive attitude, a strong awareness of health and safety, and a willingness to support wherever needed to ensure the depot operates efficiently. Experience operating mobile plant would be beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Whether you already have experience in aggregates, construction materials, recycling, or a similar industrial environment, or you’re looking to develop a career within a growing business, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the depot
• Assist other Depot Operatives with operational activities across the site
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure working areas remain safe and tidy
• Work within depot processing plants and operational areas
• Carry out general depot duties, including manual handling activities
• Support the safe movement and processing of materials across the site
• Follow Company health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
• Report hazards, defects, and safety concerns promptly
• Contribute to the efficient and safe operation of the depot through a proactive and positive approach to work

Skills and Experience

• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently when required
• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake a variety of operational tasks
• Good awareness of health and safety responsibilities
• Good awareness of health and safety responsibilities Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Experience within an aggregates, quarrying, construction, recycling, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Experience operating mobile plant
• Knowledge of depot or processing plant operations
• Experience working in a physically active role
• Understanding of safe working practices within an operational environment

Why Join Day Group?

Day Group is one of the South’s leading suppliers of primary and recycled aggregates, built on a reputation for quality, reliability, and service.

At Day Aggregates Purley, you’ll join a team that plays an important role in supplying quality materials to customers across London and the South East. We’re proud of the people behind our success and recognise the important contribution our operational teams make every day.

In return, we offer a supportive working environment and actively encourage learning, progression, and development, providing opportunities to build a long-term career within a well-established and growing business.

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site parking

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Day Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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