Trainee Yard Operative

Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham
Wage: £NWM
Hours: 11am– 7pm
Days: Weekdays only

We are looking for a Trainee Yard Operative to join our new Nottingham Depot team. The applicant will work under the supervision of our 2 current trained Yard Managers. And be responsible for maintaining yard operations, handling materials, and ensuring a safe and organised work environment.

Material Handling:
Load and unload equipment, containers, and building materials safely. Physical work, with lifting and carrying for large parts of the shift.

Site Maintenance:
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the yard areas, including general housekeeping.

Traffic and Safety Management:
Perform Banksman style duties, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.

Administrative Tasks:
Record equipment usage, complete relevant paperwork, and communicate effectively with management and colleagues.

Customer Service:
Support delivery operations and provide assistance to customers when necessary, maintaining high service standards.

Physical Fitness:
Ability to perform manual handling safely.

Communication:
Clear verbal and written communication with management, colleagues, and customers.

Initiative and Reliability:
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while following instructions.

Numerical and IT

Skills:

Basic numeracy and familiarity with IT or mobile apps for equipment booking and tracking. Must be IT literate.

Teamwork:
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and other staff.

Licenses: A full UK Driving Licence is advantageous but not always essential. A Fork-lift Licence is also desirable but not essential.

Experience:

Prior experience in yard operations, building materials, or machinery handling is beneficial but not always required.

A basic knowledge of Traffic Management would be advantageous but full training will be given.

Environment:
Outdoor and indoor yard settings requiring adherence to safety protocols

Training:
On-the-job training is usually provided, including health and safety, and company procedures.

A Yard Operative plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth yard operations, safe handling of materials, and maintaining high standards of organisation and customer service. The role requires a combination of physical capability, attention to safety, and effective communication, making it essential for the efficient functioning of a Traffic management Yard/Depot.