Yard Operative

Blue Group are a provider of market leading material processing and handling equipment into the Quarrying & Demolition, Recycling, Scrap, Ports and Energy segments across the UK and Ireland.

**Our Purpose** is Supplying products from used to extract, handle or process value from materials to business & operators within a wide range of sectors.

**Our Vision** is To ensure we are the first choice partner in the supply chain for material handling or processing machinery, throughout the world.

**Our Mission**is through and.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
The purpose of the “Yard Operative” role is:

- To support and assist in the preparation of machinery for repairs, maintenance and ready for despatch to customers
- Working closely and in collaboration with all individuals & teams to deliver Leading Service, consistently adding value for our customers, suppliers and colleagues.

**1. RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assisting yard employees with responsibilities as required.
- Booking Plant Equipment and attachments in/out using Mobile App in line with the machine transport list and operational needs.
- Safe Load/Unloading of plant machinery.
- Operate/Wash-off and Valet a wide range of mobile and operated plant machinery to a high standard, in a safe manner.
- General yard duties including keeping yard/machine wash bays clean/tidy and upkeep of wash equipment.
- Assisting engineers in the preparation of machinery for customers.
- Operating FLT and telehandler as required.
- Strict adherence to Health & Safety policy and procedure at all times. Engage in Health & Safety matters for yard and store operations including oversight off other employees/subcontractors working on sight.
- Carrying out yard machine movements in a safe manner.

**2. KNOWLEDGE & BEHAVIOURS**
- **Health & Safety**: Understand the businesses obligations in regards to HSEQ legislation, and our specific objectives, and be mindful of them at all times while carrying out your role.
- **Product Knowledge**: A strong level of product knowledge will help in delivering the role.
- **Effective Communication**: the flow of information internally and externally, whether formal or informal, verbal or written, vertical or horizontal.
- **Commercial Awareness**: have a strong understanding of the commercial impact of your actions (or inactions) on the business.
- **Opportunities & Threats**: Always be mindful of any that you come across that could benefit Blue Central or be an exposure to risk, and ensure they are communicated via the appropriate channels.
- **Planning**: Plan and prioritise workload in line with the business priorities.

**3. SKILLS**
- Must have Full clean driver’s licence
- Good knowledge of plant machinery
- Background in plant machinery operation preferable
- Basic knowledge of IT and Microsoft software
- FLT and telehandler operating experience preferable
- Able to operate to deadlines
- Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions
- Very good knowledge and sense of plant based health and safety
- Ideally located in the Nantwich/Crewe area

**4. TEAMWORK**

Always operate in the best interests of Blue Central, and as a member of the team, ensuring:

- A ‘One Team’ ethic within your team and the business as a whole.
- A pro-active, positive attitude.
- You develop, encourage and promote high performance team working.
- That individual and team behaviours demonstrate integrity and high ethics.
- You always act in accordance with the Company’s vision, mission, values and behaviours statements.

**5. SELF**
- At all times manage and lead yourself to ensure the delivery of your role and all aspects thereof to the highest standard.
- Be responsible for developing and maintaining your own learning and development plan for continuous skills growth in all relevant areas, not just in relation to your area within the business.
- Display exceptional organisational and communication skills.
- Be a proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy.
- Be self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.
- Flexibility is key as it may involve overtime, or weekend work, so flexibility can be important.
- Willingness to learn and expand skill set.

**6. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Yard based with occasional travel to other Blue Group sites may be required in line with business needs.

Expected hours: 50 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nantwich, CW5 6BU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person