Yard Operative & Relief Driver

Joseph Ash Galvanizing is looking to recruit a Yard Operative & Relief Driver to join the team in Bilston. The role will primarily support the Yard Supervisor to handle steel products and co-ordinate the placement within the yard. In addition it will provide holiday and sickness cover for Class C&E drivers. Ensure galvanizing quality standards through quality inspections.

Responsibilities

Working with the yard supervisor, direct and coordinate the placement of goods in designated storage or processing areas; Ensure materials are stored in compliance with safety and operational standards; Accurately weigh incoming goods and materials upon arrival at the yard; Verify that all weights meet expected values and report any discrepancies; General handling of steel products; Work closely with production, sales and transport to ensure efficient loading and handling aligned to factory and customer requirements; Ensure the yard is clean in accordance with company standards; Complete pre-use operational vehicle defect checks using the FleetCheck Mobile App Systems; Complete load safety checks using the FleetCheck App Systems; Assist with loading and unloading operations; Be responsible for the safety of the load and ensure its security with the use of ratchet straps on flatbed trailers and vehicles; Comply with all current company and legal procedures and requirements; Conduct final quality checks on finished products in accordance with BS EN ISO 1461

Requirements

Hold a current driving licence with the correct entitlement C+E; A minimum of 12 months HGV driving experience; No more than 6 unspent penalty points; Must hold a current driver Tachograph Card with less than 6 months of expiry; Driver CPC Card with an expiry of less than 12 months; Forklift truck licence; Experience working on a weighbridge and with stock control; Good communication skills

Nice to have

Experience in transporting steel products; Previous experience of working in a manufacturing or steel environment

Benefits

25 days holiday plus annual bank holidays; Reward Gateway - Smart Spending and Saving App; Share Save Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme; On-site Mental Health First Aid support; Death in Service Benefit – 3 x annual salary