Job Description:

Shunter & Yard Person

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Mill Operative working for a well-established and prestigious company based in Shipdham, Norfolk.

This is a full-time position, on an initially temporary basis with the view of going permanent after 12 weeks.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 06:00 to 16:30 (weekend working expected during busy periods)

  Candidate Requirements

• Physical Fitness: The role involves heavy lifting, manual handling, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Licences: A valid Counterbalance or Reach Forklift (FLT) licence is required also an HGV preferred. Or heavy machinery experience. But will be provided.
• Work Ethic: A flexible, enthusiastic, reliable, helpful and organized individual with excellent communication skills. Who is punctual, reliable, and capable of working independently or as part of a wider operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and off-loading coupling and uncoupling trailers quickly, efficiently and safely. In a timely manner and working in accordance with the Company’s safe systems of work.
• Conducting pre-shift checks on the HGV’s, trailers & FLT prior to use and completion of the relevant documentation.  
• Ensuring goods are checked, accounted for and loaded or unloaded correctly.
• Ensure that the storing of raw materials, packaging is secure and to a satisfactory standard with no torn labels, unsealed wrapping and broken pallets.  
• Effective waste management practices, ensuring waste control and segregation in compliance with Company procedures.
• Keeping the site clean, tidy, and hazard-free. This involves sorting waste/recycling and sweeping external areas. To ensure a safe, clean, and tidy working environment, adhering to hygiene standards, procedures and the “clean as you go” policy.
• Strictly adhering to site safety guidelines, reporting damage, and safely operating equipment like Lorries or forklifts (FLT).
• Report any HSE issues to the Production Manager.
• Occasionally assisting drivers or the public with inquiries and loading / unloading their vehicles.
• Any other duties as deemed reasonable by your line manager. 

For further details regarding this fantastic opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd