Yard Person

About the Role

This permanent, full-time position is based at the Newtownabbey headquarters. Hourly pay ranges from £10.90 to £13.00, dependent on experience, with additional overtime and bonus opportunities. Working hours are Monday to Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, with work also required approximately every other Saturday.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect filled tubs for content and quantity, preparing them for shipment.
• Assemble tub orders for dispatch and thoroughly clean returned tubs for reuse.
• Load flatbed lorries and customer vehicles efficiently and safely.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, loading shovels, and shunt lorries.
• Handle off-loading of incoming deliveries.
• Perform manual and mechanical yard sweeping to maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure prompt cleanup and safe recycling of spillages as applicable.
• Transport recycled materials to designated bins and storage locations.
• Clean the filter press equipment at the conclusion of each production day.
• Conduct daily counts and cleanings of used tubs.
• Monitor consumable stock levels and report when running low.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections on plant and machinery.
• Respond immediately to audible alarms from plant equipment.
• Adhere strictly to Health and Safety as well as Environmental laws and regulations on site.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong ability to organize personal tasks and responsibilities independently.
• Capability to work proactively without constant supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in the construction industry.
• A valid full driving license.
• License for forklift operation and Site Handler qualification, with practical experience operating machinery such as loading shovels and diggers.

Application Process

Applicants are requested to download the application and monitoring forms provided through official company channels. Completed documents should be sent either by postal mail to RTU Head Office, Cloughfern Avenue, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT37 0UZ, or submitted via email to [email protected].

Additional Information

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