Yard Operative - Thetford, United Kingdom - R G Carter

R G Carter

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Thetford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Firm
Established in 1921, R G Carter has been building for the future for nearly a century.

Renowned for our diverse range of high-quality construction services, we have achieved growth & success through combining traditional family values with a passion for innovation.

Working with national and regional clients, across both private and public, R G Carter consistently delivers projects across a variety of sectors, including commercial, education, health, heritage, housing, leisure and retail.

Operating from a network of offices across the Eastern region, R G Carter is dedicated to working in partnership with its clients, committed to having a sustainable impact on the communities in which it works and passionate about the training and development of its people.

The Role

Job Purpose:
To ensure cleanliness of all plant, portable accommodation, yard and workshop areas is maintained. Manage and store fencing and barriers and maintain accommodation fleet. Forklift and driving Licence an advantage. This role is temporary on a 9-month fixed term contract.

Job Specific Outcomes:

Workshop and Yard areas to be always kept in a clean and tidy condition.
Tools to be stored and work benches to be kept tidy and free from clutter.
Cleaning of plant, tools and accommodation as it is returned into the yards from hire.
Repairs, painting and maintenance work to be completed on any accommodation being made ready for hire.
Repairs made to any damaged fencing, barriers and panels coming back in from hire.
Load and offload vehicles checking materials and accommodation being returned, for repairs and damages.
Work closely with the Hire desk to ensure maximum utilisation of Internal plant and accommodation is achieved.
Carry out any PAT testing requirements.
Make up orders for delivery/collection.
Ensure returned damaged equipment is tagged up accordingly and stored in its designated area within the yard/workshop.
Operate Forklift as and when required.
Re fuelling plant and vehicles when required.
Assist with any other general duties as deemed necessary by the Yard Manager or Plant Manager.
Report all accidents and incidents to Yard Manager or Plant Manager.
Ensure best safe working practices are always adhered to and that appropriate PPE is worn at all times by staff.
Liaise with other team members, including hire team and transport, where required.

Desired Experience

Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
Working within the plant hire industry or construction industry would be beneficial however is not essential.
Good organisational skills.
Able to work as part of a team to ensure team objective and targets are met including identifying potential areas of performance improvement.
Ability to work under pressure and at the same time maintain standards and perform to expected standards.

ICT Skills Required