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    Yard Operative

    Job Type:

    Full time

    Posted:

    Location(s):

    Essex

    Job Description:

    Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

    Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”​

    Job Overview
    We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Yardman to play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in organisation.

    Responsibilities

    • Maintaining a safe, clean and organised yard environment, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety standards and promoting a positive safety culture.
    • Managing waste/materials coming into the yard, including correct use and timely emptying of skips.
    • Loading and offloading drivers
    • Stock ordering for yard materials
    • Jet washing/cleaning plant and vans stored in the yard
    • Disposal of PE pipe into skips daily
    • Assisting storemen when needed.

    The right candidate must be able to cope with reasonable manual handling, working in all kinds of weather and being on their feet/walking for most of the day.

    Requirements

    • Previous experience as a yard operative is preferred
    • Telehandler/forklift licence is preferred
    • Driving licence is essential due to location
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with other others.

    Monday to Friday; 6am – 4pm

    Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

    All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.