Depot Operative

Depot Operative

Department: Transport and Logistics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dewsbury Cement Depot

We are currently recruiting a Depot Operative to join our small team based in our Dewsbury Cement Depot, where you will be responsible for various duties across the site to ensure the safe distribution and receipt of cement product by road and rail.

• The efficient day-to-day operation of the bulk storage and out loading plant
• Rail off loading
• The collection and analysis of production samples
• Regular checks and record keeping in regard to health, safety and environment legislation and for local permit requirements
• General cleaning and housekeeping duties, and first line maintenance duties
• Liaise with the Admin supervisor on warehouse issues
• Ensure that the operation meets the customer service requirements by completing each function to the highest standards
• Handle all aspects of Depot Operations, maintaining / operating the equipment
• Check documentation and physically check loads before departure
• Carry out general housekeeping and stocktaking to ensure that the profile of the site is maintained to the very highest standard

• We are looking for candidates with some mechanical and/or electrical background
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working within a production environment
• Safety is our number one priority, and you should be able to demonstrate a proven and positive health and safety record including the ability to assess documents and mitigate risk
• To be responsible for Health and Safety of themselves and the other team members by adhering to safe working practices

• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, then increasing with service
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Retirement Holiday Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Digital GP