Yard Operative

Job Title: Yard Operative

Location: Loughborough

Salary: £12.00 - £12.50 per hour DOE

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Who are we?

Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering are an award-winning, regional contractor based in Leicestershire. We are a certified Gold Award member of the 5% Club which audits its members in terms of their commitment to Earn and Learn opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Graduate Schemes and Placements.

Danaher & Walsh is a growing business but we have maintained our family ethos. Everyone is treated as an individual, talent is recognised and rewarded and, as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 business, our team members enjoy a breadth of experience that keeps every day keeps jobs interesting.

Job Role:

Responsible for managing plant, equipment and material resource in the operational yards on the Anglian Water, Integrated Maintenance and Repair Contract and managing resources effectively in accordance with pre-determined Health, Safety and Environment regulations.

What will you be doing?

Working closely with a diverse team within a true alliance, including both Tier-1 and Tier-2 alliance partners, you'll truly be a central point of administrative support and the glue of the team ensuring projects have the appropriate and timely support required.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Yard Management:

• Carry out day to day management of all Operational yards - Spilsby (main depot) - Flag Fen, Peterborough - West Marsh - Spalding - Brigg
• Maintain stocks
• Ensure a safe, clean, and tidy operational area is maintained
• Issue materials, plant, and equipment

Health, Safety & Environmental:

• Utilise skills and knowledge to recognise and assess potential health, safety and environmental risks
• Adhere to individual site health & safety rules
• Help to ensure all working environments are safe and secure
• Uphold Danaher and Walsh's commitment to Health & Safety

Administration:

• Ensure compliance with all company and Anglian Water controlled documents, including Policies, Processes and Procedures
• Pro-actively assist in developing new systems to meet the changing needs of the contract
• Complete and return plant logs to the office on a weekly basis
• Complete all necessary administration in a timely manner

Staff Management:

• Ensure staff motivation and loyalty is maintained
• Monitor and encourage improvements towards standards of work via guidance
• Ensure site operatives are aware of their H & S responsibilities and are always wearing the correct PPE

General:

• Liaise with work colleagues as required
• Participate in internal / external meetings as requested
• Identify and meet personal job-related training and development as required
• Help in terms of general and specific business support as required
• Carry out all other duties as may be required that fall within the capabilities of the role
• Ensure compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) principles, ensuring all sensitive data is stored securely and used appropriately

If the opportunity to join us in this key facilitator role relates to your career aspirations, please apply today!

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