Side Loader Driver / Yard Operative

Side Loader Driver / Yard Operative

Earls Colne
£14.00 - £15.00 per hour DOE
Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 3:00pm
1 hour paid break | Temp to Perm

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established heavy industry manufacturing company in Earls Colne who are looking for an experienced Side Loader Driver / Yard Operative to join their busy team.

This is a long-term temp to perm opportunity for someone with a current Side Loader ticket who is comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment and getting involved with general yard duties alongside operating the machinery.

Duties of the Side Loader Driver / Yard Operative:

• Operating a Side Loader safely and efficiently around the yard and manufacturing site
• Loading and unloading heavy materials and products
• Moving stock and materials between the yard, storage areas and production
• Safely positioning and stacking materials
• Carrying out daily checks on the Side Loader and reporting any faults
• General yard duties including keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised
• Loading and preparing materials for production and dispatch
• Assisting with the movement and handling of heavy materials
• Manual handling and heavy lifting as required
• Supporting the wider manufacturing team when required
• Following all site health & safety procedures and safe systems of work

Requirements:

• Current and valid Side Loader licence/ticket is essential
• Previous experience operating a Side Loader in a yard, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Full UK driving licence is required
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual work
• Good understanding of workplace health & safety
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team
• Willing to get involved with general yard duties when not operating the Side Loader

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with the potential to become permanent following a successful temporary period.

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