Blockyard Operative
2 months ago
**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.