Yard Operative
As Tong continues to expand, and arising from a promotion, a vacancy has become available for a Yard Operative, who will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the yard.
Duties include;
- Maintaining an organized, tidy, and clean yard.
- Unloading and taking receipt of goods, and loading machinery and equipment for delivery.
- Transporting and moving machinery and equipment into and out of the factory.
- Assisting with loading and unloading machinery and equipment in the Paint Shop.
- Maintaining machinery and equipment, and carrying out small repairs where necessary.
- Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
- Assisting in other departments when required.
Skills & attributes required for this role:
Licences/Certification :
- Valid UK Driving Licence (required)
- Forklift Licence (Preferable, but full training will be provided to the successful candidate)
The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working in a busy environment with varied responsibilities; does not mind working outdoors in all conditions; is a team player; and a self-starter who can prioritise, plan, and manage their workload with minimal supervision.
Due to fluctuating operational demands, it will be necessary to work overtime and/or weekends when required. Where normal working hours are exceeded, the applicable overtime for Monday to Saturday is 1.45x basic hourly rate, and 1.9x basic hourly rate on a Sunday.
Experience in a similar role would be preferable.
When you work at Tong you get to:
- Work for a local family business, established for over 90 years, where employees are valued as individuals.
- Play a part in a forward-thinking engineering company that is dedicated to manufacturing custom-built solutions that make a real difference to our customers.
- Work in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with the latest production processes and modern employee facilities.
- Be part of a friendly team, working together to manufacture equipment destined for the UK and export markets.
- Join a company that is committed to building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, business partners and employees.
Benefits:
- Company pension fund
- Life Insurance cover
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
JOIN TEAM TONG
If the benefits and experiences that this role offers excite you, and you are a good team player with the above skills, great attention to detail and are hard working with a passion to succeed, we’d love to hear from you. When applying for this position, please send your CV FAO Karen at careers@tongengineering.com, with covering letter stating why you believe you are the right person for the position and we’ll be in touch.
Rate of Pay : £12.15 per hour
Normal Work Hours: Monday to Friday (42 hours per week)
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 7 October 2024