Yard Operative

**The Firm**

Established in 1921, R G Carter has been building for the future for nearly a century. Renowned for our diverse range of high-quality construction services, we have achieved growth & success through combining traditional family values with a passion for innovation.

Working with national and regional clients, across both private and public, R G Carter consistently delivers projects across a variety of sectors, including commercial, education, health, heritage, housing, leisure and retail.

Operating from a network of offices across the Eastern region, R G Carter is dedicated to working in partnership with its clients, committed to having a sustainable impact on the communities in which it works and passionate about the training and development of its people.

**The Role**

Job Purpose:
To ensure cleanliness of all portable accommodation prior to going on hire.

Job Specific Outcomes:

- Workshop and Yard areas to be always kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Tools to be stored and work benches to be kept tidy and free from clutter.
- Cleaning of accommodation, including toilet facilities as it is returned into the yards from hire.
- Repairs, painting and general maintenance work to be completed on any accommodation being made ready for hire.
- Allocating and loading furniture as required ready for dispatch.
- Assist with Install and De-Install of units on larger projects on site.
- Assist loading and off loading vehicles, checking accommodation being returned, for repairs and damages.
- Work closely with the Hire desk to ensure maximum utilisation of Internal plant and accommodation is achieved.
- Assist with any other general duties as deemed necessary by the Yard Manager.
- Report all accidents and incidents to Yard Manager.
- Ensure best safe working practices are always adhered to and that appropriate PPE is worn at all times by staff.
- Liaise with other team members, including hire team and transport, where required.

**Desired Experience**
- Driving License is required.
- Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
- Working within the plant hire industry or construction industry would be beneficial however is not essential.
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to work as part of a team to ensure team objective and targets are met including identifying potential areas of performance improvement.
- Ability to work under pressure and at the same time maintain standards and perform to expected standards.

**ICT Skills Required**
- Use of Microsoft Office is an advantage.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.54 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person