Batching Operator/Production Operative

MAIN ROLE: TO PRODUCE BATCHES OF CONCRETE, MORTAR AND SCREEDS AS REQUIRED AND TO ASSIST IN MAINTAINING THE YARD IN A SAFE AND CLEAN CONDITION

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT, FULL TIME

SALARY (£) COMPETITIVE

HOURS OF WORK: FLEXIBLE HOURS

OVERTIME AND EARLY MORNING STARTS REQUIRED

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONCRETE / MORTAR BATCHING OPERATOR ROLE:

· Opening up of the Yard on occasions

· Checking the answering machine for messages and taking the appropriate action as required

· To produce batches of concrete, mortar and screed as per production schedule

· Communicating with the drivers, yardmen and despatch co-ordinator by radio, telephone and walkie-talkie

· Continuously monitoring the raw material stock and re-order as necessary

· Reporting abnormal stock usage and carrying out monthly stock take

· Carrying out periodic routine maintenance and cleaning activities including washing the mixer at the end of production

· Carrying out general yard duties

· Operating machinery i.e. loading shovel, forklift, telescopic handler and shunting of lorries.

· Check consumable stock and report low levels

· Monitoring silos for dust emissions during filling and completing a daily emission check list

· Carrying out periodic maintenance checks on plant and equipment

· Responsible for own quality of work

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

· Competent computer skills

· Ability to work on your own initiative

· Ability to co-ordinate duties among colleagues

· Organisational skills

DESIRABLE

· 2 year’s previous experience within a similar role

· 3 GCSE’s C or above

· ONC / HNC in Construction or similar

· Quality Control experience

· Operating loading shovel/forklift experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person