
Posted 3 months ago
Depot Operator
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AI Summary
A Depot Operative supports the day-to-day, safe handling, storage and dispatch of cement products at Breedon’s Theale cement depot, operating plant, sampling loads, recording compliance and assisting with housekeeping and admin liaison.
About this role
We are currently recruiting a Depot Operative to join our small team based in our Theale Cement Depot, where you will be responsible for various duties across the site to ensure the safe distribution and receipt of cement product by road and rail.
Key Responsibilities
- The efficient day-to-day operation of the bulk storage and out loading plant
- Rail off loading
- The collection and analysis of production samples.
- Regular checks and record keeping in regard to health, safety and environment legislation and for local permit requirements.
- General cleaning and housekeeping duties, and first line maintenance duties.
- Liaise with the Admin supervisor on warehouse issues
- We are looking for candidates with some mechanical and/or electrical background
- ensure that the operation meets the customer service requirements by completing each function to the highest standards
- To handle all aspects of Depot Operations, maintaining / operating the equipment
- To check documentation and physically check loads before departure
- To carry out general housekeeping and stocktaking to ensure that the profile of the site is maintained to the very highest standard
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Safety is our number one priority, and you should be able to demonstrate a proven and positive health and safety record including the ability to assess documents and mitigate risk
- To be responsible for Health and Safety of themselves and the other team members by adhering to safe working practices
Benefits
- Full Training
- Enhanced holiday scheme
- Bonus scheme
- Life assurance
- Free on site parking
- Discount scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Share save scheme
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption scheme
- Volunteer Scheme
- Retirement Holiday Scheme
Skills
Documentation AssessmentElectrical BackgroundHealth And Safety ComplianceHousekeepingInventory ChecksLoad CheckingMechanical BackgroundPlant OperationRisk MitigationSampling And Analysis
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