Yard Operative

Location: Borough Green, Kent

Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic yard operations team? We are seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join our team at the Borough Green plant. Your primary role is to perform general yard and housekeeping duties, such as vehicle loading and ensuring third-party drivers comply with site rules.

The shift pattern is Monday to Friday 06:00am – 14:00pm (week 1), 10:00am – 18:00pm (week 2).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s health, safety, environmental requirements and in compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Carry out general yard and housekeeping duties, load and unload vehicles, and operate a forklift truck as directed by the Line Manager.
  • Ensure the correct procedure for picking, loading and delivery orders, for efficient and accurate order fulfilment.
  • Maintain the stock management in the yard, by ensuring product is sorted, and stored in the appropriate area.
  • Keep forklift trucks clean and road worthy after each shift.
  • Ensure the care and maintenance of all forklift trucks used, i.e. identify any faults or safety issues and report them immediately to the Line Manager.
  • Ensure all loads are transported safely and securely.
  • Complete the forklift truck logbooks daily.
  • Assist the Yard team with regular inventory counts as instructed (daily, weekly, or monthly).
  • Ensure compliance of all third-party drivers with site rules.
  • Assist the Yard team with regular inventory counts as instructed (daily, weekly, or monthly).
  • Maintain the highest industry standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and organisation.
  • Immediately report any shortcomings in methods, procedures, quality, safety or efficiency to the Line Manager.
  • Perform risk assessments before starting any non-routine tasks that have not been previously evaluated.
  • To ensure that all yard plant equipment (Forklifts / Trucks) have their daily checks performed and all failures are reported and actioned in accordance with H+H procedures.
  • Adhere to the company's policies, procedures and protocols, to ensure the highest quality standards for all our products and services.
  • Drive results by setting ambitious goals, measuring progress, and continuously improving.

We offer a competitive salary, discretionary company bonus, 25 days holiday per year, Group Pension Plan with an employer contribution of 4-7.5%,  Employee Assistance Programme, Group Life Insurance, Savings and discounts for everyday shopping.

Applications: 
  
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, safety and excellence. Apply now to help us drive our production to new heights! Please share your CV and cover letter with us. You can email them to: ukcareers@hplush.com.

Third-Party Agency Disclaimer:    

Please be advised that H+H UK Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from third-party recruitment agencies or any other entities. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment to third-party agents who submit candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team, or any other member of our staff, without a formal agreement.