Yardhand / Filling Operative

Placed: 04/08/17
Region: Kent
Location: Sittingbourne
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Yardhand / Filling Operative to join our Sittingbourne site. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday to working time, plus statutory entitlement and death in service benefit.

The Yardhand / Filling Operative will be responsible for maintaining Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder stocks and providing an efficient turnaround of vehicles whilst maintaining health & safety standards at the site.

Duties will include:

* Filling of LPG cylinders in accordance with company standards & Codes of practice

* Ensuring cylinder filling stocks meets with supply & demand

* Loading and unloading of cylinders on vehicles and trailers

* Supervising the delivery of Bulk transfers

* Be active in the reporting of 'near misses'

* Complying to company operating procedures and works instructions

* Handling of heavy objects

The successful Yardhand / Filling Operative will have:

* Ability to work in a team or on own initiative.

* A positive attitude towards Health & Safety

* Ability to multi task effectively

* Ability to demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills

* Ability to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues at all levels

* Ability to work within a physically demanding role which involves manual handling of cylinders for extended periods of time

Desired skills:

* Experience of safe handling and storage of dangerous goods

* Counter balance Fork-Lift truck licence

* Full Driving licence

The hours of work are 45 per week.

Please apply online to be considered for the Yardhand / Filling Operative role.

Price / Salary: £16,750.00