Blockyard Operative

**Description**:
**Job Title**:Blockyard Operative

**Reporting to**: Blockyard Supervisor

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**Location**:Temple

**Job Role**:To support the production of concrete blocks in the Blockyard to Company standards

**Key Tasks**:
The following reflect the main tasks associated with this position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:
Ø To work under the supervison of the yard supervisor producing concrete blocks

Ø To operate the block mix plant, block production plant, block strapping plant and 8 tonne forklift

Ø To load lorries when required and issue dispatch documentation

Ø To carry out regular routine maintenance on all plant and equipment

Ø To carry out daily inspections and checks in line with Company requirements

Ø To maintain a clean and tidy workplace

Ø To comply with all Company H&S procedures

Ø To provide cover at other depots within the group as required

Ø To undertake any other duties reasonably requested

Ø To drive all mobile plant within the quarry when they are not required in the block yard

**Knowledge and Experience**

Ø Competency and experience of operating a forklift truck is essential

Ø Previous experience of working in a construction materials manufacturing environment is essential

Ø Ability to work within a team

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**What you can expect from us**
- 33 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Full training programme including induction plan and buddy programme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Sharesave scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Benefits hub

**Interested ?**

Please submit your CV with a cover letter

**Key Responsibilities**:
Ø To work under the supervison of the yard supervisor producing concrete blocks

Ø To operate the block mix plant, block production plant, block strapping plant and 8 tonne forklift

Ø To load lorries when required and issue dispatch documentation

Ø To carry out regular routine maintenance on all plant and equipment

Ø To carry out daily inspections and checks in line with Company requirements

Ø To maintain a clean and tidy workplace

Ø To comply with all Company H&S procedures

Ø To provide cover at other depots within the group as required

Ø To undertake any other duties reasonably requested

Ø To drive all mobile plant within the quarry when they are not required in the block yard

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**:
Ø Competency and experience of operating a forklift truck is essential

Ø Previous experience of working in a construction materials manufacturing environment is essential

Ø Ability to work within a team

**Benefits**:

- 33 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Full training programme including induction plan and buddy programme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Sharesave scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Benefits hub

**About Breedon Group**:
Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.