Yard Operative – Bruton

Yard Operative

Location: Bruton

We are looking for a Yard Operative to work mainly at our depot in Bruton (Somerset) but also at any or our other depots: Milborne St Andrew (Dorset) and Stoford (Wiltshire), when required.

You will be responsible for organising vehicles and equipment in a manner that ensures operational efficiency, safety and security. You will carry out a wide variety of tasks, whether you are moving equipment for sale or demonstration, or preparing a machine for collection, no two days are the same. The role will focus on the work required at our depots including their general upkeep and running collections/deliveries between them. This is a physically demanding job involving mostly working outdoors.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining the depot outdoor space and keeping a tidy yard.
• Collection and delivery of tractors and other equipment.
• Cleaning and preparation of vehicles and machinery ready for sale/delivery.
• Support Sales so machinery is correctly displayed, organised and ready for sale.
• Emptying bins, cleaning and general tidying of workshops and yards.
• Assist with stocktaking when required.
• Ensure health and safety procedures and all company polices are adhered to.

Skills:

Essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Personable, able to maintain good working relationships.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Physical skills like movement, coordination and dexterity.
• Willingness to learn new skills such as tractor driving. Training will be provided.

Desirable:

• Experience driving tractors.
• Telehandler / Forklift Certification
• Working knowledge of agricultural machinery.

We offer:

• Salary: £9 to £11 per hour depending on skills and experience.
• Company sick pay after 1 year of employment.
• Your Birthday off.
• Modern and friendly working environment.
• Work wear.
• Employee discount.
• Opportunity for progression.

To apply, send your CV and covering letter to Teresa.book@redlynchtractors.co.uk