Batching/Production Operative

Job Description
Main role: To produce batches of concrete, mortar and screeds as required and to assist in maintaining the yard in a safe and clean condition

Job type
permanent, full time Salary (£) £12.50-£14 depending on experience Hours of work: flexible hours Overtime and early morning start required Work

Location:
Newtownabbey

Key responsibilities
of the concrete / mortar batching operator role: Opening up of the Yard on occasions Checking the answering machine for messages and taking the appropriate action as required To produce batches of concrete, mortar and screed as per production schedule Communicating with the drivers, yardmen and dispatch co-ordinator by radio, telephone and walkie-talkie Continuously monitoring the raw material stock and re-order as necessary Reporting abnormal stock usage and carrying out monthly stock take Carrying out periodic routine maintenance and cleaning activities including washing the mixer at the end of production Carrying out general yard duties Operating machinery i.e. loading shovel, forklift, telescopic handler and shunting of lorries. Check consumable stock and report low levels Monitoring silos for dust emissions during filling and completing a daily emission check list Carrying out periodic maintenance checks on plant and equipment Responsible for own quality of work Essential SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Competent computer skills Ability to work on your own initiative Ability to co-ordinate duties among colleagues Organisational skills DESIRABLE 2 year’s previous experience within a similar role 3 GCSE’s C or above ONC / HNC in Construction or similar Quality Control experience Operating loading shovel/forklift experience Benefits Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Long Service Award To Apply Email careers@rtu.co.uk