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.