Yardhand / Filling Operative

Placed: 07/12/17
Region: Merseyside
Location: Prescot
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Yardhand / Filling Operative to join our team based at our Knowsley site on a permanent basis. In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, plus 8 days statutory entitlement and death in service benefit.

We are the second largest LPG supplier in the UK and has over 30 years experience providing alternative energy solutions to domestic and commercial customers.

The Yardhand / Filling Operative will be responsible for maintaining Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder stocks and providing an efficient turnaround of vehicles whilst maintaining health & safety standards at the site

The Yardhand / Filling Operatives roe will involve:

* Filling of LPG cylinders in accordance with Company standards & Codes of practice
* Ensuring cylinder filling stocks meets with supply & demand
* Loading and unloading of cylinders on vehicles and trailers
* Supervising the delivery of Bulk transfers
* Be active in the reporting of near misses
* Complying to Operating Procedures and Works Instructions
* Handling of heavy objects

The successful Yardhand / Filling Operative will have:

* Ability to work in a team or on own initiative
* A positive attitude towards Health & Safety
* Ability to multi task effectively and demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills
* Ability to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues at all levels
* Ability to handle heavy objects
* Good timekeeping skills and be reliable

Desired skills:

* Experience of safe handling and storage of dangerous goods
* Counter balance Fork-Lift truck licence (if not full training will be provided)
* Full Driving licence

The successful applicant will be flexible and hardworking and be able to work within a physically demanding role, which involves manual handling of cylinders and other manual work as required for extended periods of time.

The hours of work are 45 per week.

The salary is £18083 per annum.

Please apply online to be considered for the Yardhand / Filling Operative role.

Price / Salary: £18083 per annum