Operative

Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

11/26/2024

Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

YARD OPERATIVE

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Yard Operative to join the team, a Galliford Try business.

• Control plant movements, loading/unloading, yard stock.
• Control goods in/out paperwork and store away goods appropriately.
• Control waste/hazardous waste and dispose of appropriately in bins provided and inspect daily.
• Control forklift truck charging station and carry out basic fuel/oil checks, operating forklift trucks as required.
• Carry out general house-keeping duties in and around the Company's premises.
• Complete all necessary administration and documentation.
• Conduct and complete duties to a high standard and always maintain a professional approach to customers and clients.
• Observe and comply with correct Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policy
• Helping load and unload vehicles for both colleagues, customers, and suppliers
• Helpful but not a requirement – To assist with cutting / drilling duties if required within fabrication workshop.
  
  

About You:

• Possession of Counterbalance forklift license (Or held a licence previously)
• Possession of Telehandler license (Or held a licence previously)
• Knowledge of tool and plant is an advantage.
• Friendly and professional manner
• Ability to take instruction from senior staff and lead by example.
• High standards of Customer Service
  
  

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. 

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. 

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact jade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.  

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. 

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.