Yard Operative

ROLE: Yard Operative

TEAM: Operations

PRIMARY LOCATION: Yard Based – Nantwich

REPORTING TO: (Operations Manager Nantwich)

Our Purpose is Supplying products from Leading Brands used to extract, handle or process value from materials to business & operators within a wide range of sectors.

 Our Vision is To ensure we are the first choice partner in the supply chain for material handling or processing machinery, throughout the world.

 Our Mission is Adding value to materials through Leading service and Leading brands.

Our Values are:

Longevity – Thinking and acting in the long-term interests of the business and each other.

Trust – Behaving in ways that will always build trust.

Spirit – To exceed expectations.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The purpose of the “Yard Operative” role is:

• To support and assist in the preparation of machinery for repairs, maintenance and ready for despatch to customers
• Working closely and in collaboration with all individuals & teams to deliver Leading Service, consistently adding value for our customers, suppliers and colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting yard employees with responsibilities as required.
• Booking Plant Equipment and attachments in/out using Mobile App in line with the machine transport list and operational needs.
• Safe Load/Unloading of plant machinery.
• Operate/Wash-off and Valet a wide range of mobile and operated plant machinery to a high standard, in a safe manner.
• General yard duties including keeping yard/machine wash bays clean/tidy and upkeep of wash equipment.
• Assisting engineers in the preparation of machinery for customers.
• Operating FLT and telehandler as required.
• Strict adherence to Health & Safety policy and procedure at all times. Engage in Health & Safety matters for yard and store operations including oversight off other employees/subcontractors working on sight.
• Carrying out yard machine movements in a safe manner.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS 

• Sound knowledge of Blue Central business and supporting tools.
• Strong Knowledge of Blue Central Franchised Products.
• Basic knowledge of IT and Microsoft software

KNOWLEDGE, BEHAVIOURS & SKILLS

• Health & Safety: Understand the businesses obligations in regards to HSEQ legislation, and our specific objectives, and be mindful of them at all times while carrying out your role.
• Product Knowledge: A strong level of product knowledge will help in delivering the role.
• Effective Communication: the flow of information internally and externally, whether formal or informal, verbal or written, vertical or horizontal.
• Commercial Awareness: have a strong understanding of the commercial impact of your actions (or inactions) on the business.
• Opportunities & Threats: Always be mindful of any that you come across that could benefit Blue Central or be an exposure to risk, and ensure they are communicated via the appropriate channels.
• Planning: Plan and prioritise workload in line with the business priorities.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Support and collaborate constructively with all areas of the business as required to ensure the delivery of the strategic goals.

TEAMWORK

Always operate in the best interests of Blue Central, and as a member of the team, ensuring:

• a ‘One Team’ ethic within your team and the business as a whole.
• a pro-active, positive attitude.
• You develop, encourage and promote high performance team working.
• That individual and team behaviours demonstrate integrity and high ethics.
• You always act in accordance with the Company’s vision, mission, values and behaviours statements.

SELF

• At all times manage and lead yourself to ensure the delivery of your role and all aspects thereof to the highest standard.
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining your own learning and development plan for continuous skills growth in all relevant areas, not just in relation to your area within the business.
• Display exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Be a proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy.
• Be self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.
• Flexibility is key as it may involve overtime, or weekend work, so flexibility can be important.
• Willingness to learn and expand skill set.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Yard based with occasional travel to other Blue Group sites may be required in line with business needs.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the above role and the general nature and level of work performed by the role holder. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.