Yard Operative/Forklift Driver

Job Description: Yard Operative – Steel Manufacturing

Location: Charing, Near Ashford, TN27 0QQ

About Us:Join our dynamic team at Hatch, a thriving, family-run company with over 30 years of experience in the steel manufacturing industry. Based in Charing, we take pride in our close-knit team of 20 dedicated professionals who work together to deliver exceptional results. Our UKCA accreditation, maintained for the past decade, reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Handling: Safely load, unload, and move steel products within the yard using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as necessary.
• Steel Preparation: Cut, sort, and organise steelwork to meet project requirements, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications.
• Stock Management: Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring the yard is well-organised and stock levels are appropriately monitored.
• Quality Control: Inspect steelwork for quality and compliance with industry standards before dispatch or further processing.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring a clean, hazard-free yard environment.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance checks on yard equipment and report any faults or issues promptly.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the production team, drivers, and other departments to ensure seamless operations and efficient order fulfilment.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience working in a steel manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in handling and operating yard equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes (forklift license required & full UK driving license).
• Knowledge of steel products, including their handling and storage requirements.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices in an industrial setting.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with BS EN 1090 standards or similar industry regulations.
• Basic understanding of welding or fabrication processes.

Job Details:

• Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Benefits:
• Company pension
• Healthcare
• On-site parking
• Schedule:
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Overtime available but not guaranteed

Join our team and be part of a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork!

Pay: £11.44-£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/01/2025