Heavy Plant Operator

3 days ago


Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Plant Operator to join our team at Vistry Cornwall South West in Truro.

About the Role

As a Heavy Plant Operator, you will be responsible for operating a range of heavy machinery, including forklift trucks, to unload, store, secure and distribute materials across the site. This is a key role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in maintaining site safety by ensuring that all operations are conducted in accordance with health and safety requirements.
  • Monitor and report any breaches or deficiencies in site safety procedures.
  • Inspect and maintain heavy machinery daily/weekly as required, ensuring that all necessary records are complete and up-to-date.
  • Erect and maintain site safety signage.
  • Secure any hazards each evening prior to leaving site.
  • Provide basic first aid if required, providing the appropriate training has been received.
  • Receive, store, secure and distribute materials using heavy machinery to work and storage areas.
  • Minimise loss or damage to materials. Report any damage or loss immediately to the Site Manager.
  • Check and receive material deliveries in accordance with material strategies and site requirements.
  • Ensure that materials are protected in accordance with the site material storage strategy.
  • Maintain site presentation, including tidiness and organisation of storage areas, clearing general debris and ensuring compliance with the housekeeping policy.
  • Distribute tipping skips to working areas and collect when full.
  • Ensure building areas, dwellings and boundary areas are secure and report any issues to the Site Manager.
  • Open and close the site each day.
  • Provide cover for the Site Manager, prioritising this over all other work to ensure that health, safety and environmental requirements are adhered to and compliance is achieved.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A trained Plant Operator CPCS Card - Telescopic Handler - All sizes Exec 360 Slew - Category A17 Endorsement C.
  • First aid appointed person qualification.
  • A full UK driving license.
  • Experience as a Materials Controller/Forklift Operator or trades person.
  • The ability to demonstrate genuine interest in working in the construction industry.
  • Resourcefulness and the ability to use your own initiative.
  • An excellent time keeping and attendance record.
  • The ability to work effectively and safely under pressure.
  • The ability to represent the Company professionally at all times.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Customer focus.
  • The ability to multitask.
  • A commitment to work as required to meet the needs of the business.
  • A willingness to attend site out of hours to deal with emergency situations.
  • The ability to travel to different sites on a regular basis.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
  • Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary.
  • Share incentive schemes.
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
About Us

Vistry Group is the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.



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