Multi Skilled Operative - Mechanical

Our Client is an independent producer of sand and gravel, with quarry, marine dredged aggregates and coated roadstone operations serving London, the East and South East of England. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are currently looking for a Multi Skilled Operative with a Mechanical background to join the business.

1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To safely operate the dredging and recovery plant, mobile and static plant for the production/handling of and sale of sand, gravel

To be flexible in the role allowing cover for both dredging and static plant if required and to cover other quarries and sites as directed

To operate plant to receive and despatch material

To operate the site weighbridge system as required

2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

Responsibilities/Tasks & Performance Standards:

· Safe and effective operation and maintenance of dredgers, barges and recovery plant, including routine checks, in line with Legislation, Company Policy and Procedure requirements.

· Safely operate mobile and static plants and carry out routine daily/weekly/monthly checks - In line with Legislation, Company Policy and Company Procedures (QHEST)

· Be flexible in working at other sites as required - In line with company requirements

• Carry out routine plant and site checks - In line with Legislation, Company Policy and Procedure Requirements
• To weigh vehicles and produce a legible sales docket which will provide the basis of invoicing or the collection of cash payment.

· Carry out routine maintenance tasks - In line with Legislation, Company Policy and Procedure Requirements

· Report all accidents, incidents and defects to your immediate supervisor without delay - In line with Company Policy and Procedure Requirements

· Keep tidy spillages to barges, dredgers, recovery plant, static plant, roads, stockpiles, weighbridge and site entrance

· Maintain and work to SHE procedures - In line with Legislation, Company Policy and Procedure Requirements

· Carry out instructions as issued by supervisor and/or manager

· Unload material, Load lorries and service customers in a timely and professional manner

· To safely supply and feed process plant and on site customers such as BCL

· Inform supervisor immediately of any changes in material quality

· Work efficiently as part of a team offering support and assistance when necessary

This job outline covers the main/most frequent responsibilities and duties included in the job. Other reasonable duties will be expected from time to time.

3. TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES:

Maintain a good knowledge of safe and efficient working practices by attending any training as necessary and as directed. Assist the Manager/Supervisor with other employee training as necessary

4. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

You may be required to work at other sites on occasion at short notice carrying out a similar function

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Desirable: