Loading Team Operator

In this role you will provide excellent support to the Transport and Loading Team, providing an excellent service to our customers. The loading team operator will loading and unloading lorries, building product stockpiles, attending customers, general yard housekeeping and yard management duties.

All roles will contribute to ensure delivery of company products.

You will receive in-house accredited forklift Training.

**About The Role**
- Operate forklift truck as per standard operating procedures and adhere to Health and safety requirements when driving. Adhere to speed limits throughout yard at all times.
- Loading products unto delivery lorries and customer vehicles using the trucks in line with business timeframes
- Liaise with the Trade Counter staff for customer collections so that customers are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Unloading products using the truck and stacking them in their designated places
- Carry out general yard housekeeping and complete daily yard management duties in your designated areas and as required.
- Accurately complete necessary paperwork and data input required information into NAV system using Tobermore Tablet.
- Identifying product damages and reporting discrepancies before loading the lorry or vehicle
- Daily truck inspections (oil, water, filters) and complete checklists to maintain your truck to reduce downtime and facilitate longevity. Make your manager aware of any unsafe hazards or anything requiring attention.
- Maneuvering forklifts safely in busy yard environments
- Ensure all work is completed to specified quality and safety standards.
- Treat with care, attention and respect all items of Company property, e.g., protective clothing and equipment, machinery, tools and raw materials.
- Observe all Company regulations regarding Health and Safety at Work, sickness absence, time keeping etc.
- Adhere to specific yard rules and Company standards relevant to the department assigned to.
- Communicate any problems, uncertainties, or training issues to relevant supervisor / manager.
- Be fully aware of pedestrians and vehicles while operating forklift truck.
- Participate in drawing offline when required.
- Deal with all customers and lorry drivers in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner at all times.
- Actively participate in Continuous Improvement meetings.
- Any other duties as required and as deemed within your competence.

**Required Criteria**
- Must have forklift driving experience of at least 1 year
- Interest to work in a Production / Manufacturing Environment
- Demonstrates our company H.E.A.R.T values
- IT Skills
- Working to targets and deadlines
- Able to work in a fast-paced setting.
- Problem solving abilities

**Desired Criteria**
- 5 GCSE including English & Maths A - C.
- Forklift certified (however accredited Training will be given in-house)
- Working knowledge of loading computerised systems
- Driver Licence

**Skills Needed**

Answering Customer Questions, Lean Manufacturing, Managing Quality, Quality Management, Time Management, Delivery Driving

**About The Company**

Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942.

We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving - or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called.

Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world-class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products.

Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start

your Tobermore career today.

**Company Culture**

Our people

To this day, the business remains family-run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland.

We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees.

Our people are the backbone to our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people.

Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements.

We only recruit people who share our values.

**Company Benefits**

You Grow... We Grow It’s true. Continuous improvement lies at the heart of Tobermore's ethos. We encourage our staff to reach their potential through training in a supportive and fulfilling environment. At Tobermore, we take great pride in providing everyone with the opportunity to learn, develop and progress to do great things. We want to give our employees the opportunity to build on the already great skills and experience that they bring with them. View our employ