Yard Operative & Relief Driver in Bilston

Yard Operative & Relief Driver in Bilston

Bilston Full-Time No working from home possible
Joseph Ash

Joseph Ash Galvanizing is looking to recruit a Yard Operative & Relief Driver to join the team in Bilston.

Working Hours

39 per week. Actual hours will depend upon duties being completed.

Yard - 4am – 12am or 6am – 2pm

Driving - 6am – 4pm (variable dependent upon route)

Rate of Pay

Driving Class 1 – Β£18.21 per hour

Driving Class 2 & Yard – Β£15.24 per hour

About Joseph Ash Galvanizing

Part of the Hill and Smith Group, Joseph Ash Galvanizing operates nine galvanizing plants across the UK and is part of Hill & Smith PLC, a leading international group of companies specialising in engineering, infrastructure, and industrial solutions.

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The role will primarily support the Yard Supervisor to handle steel products and co-ordinate the placement within the yard. In addition it will provide holiday and sickness cover for Class C&E drivers. Ensure galvanizing quality standards through quality inspections.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working with the yard supervisor, direct and coordinate the placement of goods in designated storage or processing areas.

  • Ensure materials are stored in compliance with safety and operational standards.

  • Accurately weigh incoming goods and materials upon arrival at the yard.

  • Verify that all weights meet expected values and report any discrepancies.

  • General handling of steel products

  • Working closely with production, sales and transport to ensure efficient loading and handling to ensure that yard activity is aligned to factory and customer requirements.

  • Ensuring that the yard is clean in accordance with company standards.

  • Completing pre- use operational vehicle defect checks (Using the FleetCheck Mobile App Systems)

  • Completing Load Safety Checks (Using the FleetCheck App Systems)

  • Assisting with loading and unloading operations

  • Being responsible for the safety of their load and ensuring its security with the use of Ratchet Straps on flatbed trailers and vehicles.

  • Compliance with all current company & legal procedures & requirements.

  • Conduct final quality checks on finished products in accordance with BS EN ISO 1461, ensuring they meet the required galvanizing quality standards.

What We Are Looking For

  • Hold a current driving licence with the correct entitlement C+E

  • A minimum of 12 months HGV driving experience

  • No more than 6 unspent penalty points.

  • They must hold a current driver Tachograph Card with less than 6 months of expiry

  • Driver CPC Card with an expiry of less than 12 months.

  • Ideally have experience in transporting steel products.

  • Forklift truck licence.

  • Experience working on a weighbridge and with stock control.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Previous experience of working in a manufacturing or steel environment would be desirable but is not essential.

Take a look at the great benefits we have on offer:

  • 25 days holiday plus annual bank holidays

  • Reward Gateway - Smart Spending and Saving App

  • Share Save Scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • On-site Mental Health First Aid support

  • Death in Service Benefit – 3 x annual salary

Yard Operative & Relief Driver in Bilston employer: Joseph Ash

Joseph Ash Galvanizing is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chesterfield where your contributions directly impact the company's growth and profitability. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide comprehensive benefits including a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and support for mental health, alongside a culture that encourages professional development and teamwork. Join us to lead a dedicated sales team and drive meaningful change in the civil engineering sector while enjoying a rewarding career path.

Joseph Ash

Contact Details:

Joseph Ash Recruitment Team