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Job description

The Yard / Production Operative is a dual-role position, with the job holder assigned to either yard operations or production operations according to the Company's operational requirements. The role involves assisting with the manufacture, handling, treatment, preparation and despatch of timber products, with specific duties determined by the area to which the employee is assigned at any given time. Working as part of a team, the job holder will be expected to undertake duties within either area as directed, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The position requires a flexible and practical approach, with a willingness to move between yard and production duties as business needs dictate, including working indoors and outdoors. Sign-On bonus (payable following satisfactory 6-month probation period) Attendance Reward Scheme. Length of Service Award. Company Pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general yard duties, including handling, moving, stacking and organising timber products.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure the efficient movement and availability of timber products.
• Assist with the preparation of customer orders, ensuring the correct products and quantities are selected.
• Assist with the safe loading and unloading of lorries, trailers and customer vehicles.
• Assist in serving customers and ensuring orders are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with the operation of the timber treatment plant, including loading and unloading timber, monitoring treatment cycles and ensuring timber is treated in accordance with required specifications and procedures.
• Assist with routine treatment plant checks and the maintenance of accurate treatment records, reporting any faults or irregularities to the relevant Supervisor.
• Follow all relevant safety and environmental procedures relating to timber treatment, including the safe handling of treatment chemicals and management of treated timber.
• Ensure timber products are stored safely and in designated locations.
• Operate forklifts where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Maintain good housekeeping, ensuring yard areas, storage locations and access routes are kept clean, tidy and free from unnecessary obstructions.
• Undertake basic machine setup, monitoring and routine operator maintenance as instructed.
• Safely operate wood-processing equipment and machinery, following appropriate training and authorisation.
• Measure and inspect timber products to ensure they meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Stack, count, package and label finished timber products in accordance with customer specifications.
• Monitor product quality, take appropriate corrective action where necessary and report any quality concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate production records as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general working areas.
• Undertake training in different operations within the allocated production unit as required.
• Proactively comply with all Company health and safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Correctly use all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow safe working practices when handling timber, operating machinery and working around moving vehicles and mobile plant.
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, accidents, near misses and defective equipment promptly to the relevant Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly working environment.
• Contribute positively towards maintaining and improving health and safety standards in the workplace.
• Participate in health and safety meetings, toolbox talks and training organised by the Company.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, customers and other departments.
• Demonstrate flexibility in undertaking different duties across the yard and production areas according to operational requirements.
• Contribute positively to continuous improvement activities aimed at improving productivity, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Follow reasonable instructions issued by management and supervisors.
• Participate in Company meetings and training activities as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and purpose of the role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working in a yard environment.
• Forklift experience.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Work well as part of a small team to achieve operational and production targets.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain high-quality standards.
• Ability to undertake the manual handling tasks associated with the role
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in loading and unloading vehicles, preparing customer orders and dealing with customers.
• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing or woodworking environment, basic knowledge of timber products.
• Knowledge of timber products, grades and specifications.
• Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge or experience.