Yard Operative

Circet Group; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable traffic management company in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced Yard Operative. The role involves daily operations management in a fast-paced yard environment, including the installation and maintenance of traffic management schemes. Candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and prior experience in traffic management. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career development, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a traffic management environment preferred.
• Good knowledge of online-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations within the yard.
• Install, maintain, and remove traffic management schemes.
• Maintain stock levels and oversee sign-making facilities.
• Prepare daily job lists for site.
• Ensure yard is kept tidy and equipment is maintained.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to multitask

Experience in a traffic management environment

Flexibility for weekend working

Excellent timekeeping

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

We Are Hiring!

Team is looking for an experienced Yard Operative to join our Team in East Kilbride.

Main Purpose: Reporting to the Operation Manager, the TM yard operative will be responsible for running the day to day operations within a fast-paced yard environment, with potential scope install, maintenance and removal of all site-based traffic management activities. Working with Freeflow Traffic Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Competent/adequately qualified for the installation, maintenance & removal of all complex traffic management schemes in both the rural/urban roads network.
• Maintaining stock levels.
• Looking after our sign making facilities including computer interface.
• Preparation of daily jobs heading to site in loading list order.
• Ensuring yard is kept neat and tidy.
• Identify and isolate any damaged plant/equipment, escalating to line manager.
• Liaising with plant providers to ensure regular upkeep our plant/materials.
• Ensure batteries are maintained and battery station is fully always utilised to ensure fluid stock levels of batteries for our equipment.

Skills and Competencies

Required:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask while adapting to ever changing priorities.
• Prior experience in a traffic management environment preferred.
• Flexibility for weekend working.
• Excellent timekeeper.
• Ability to excel in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to use own initiative.

Preferred:

• Open availability.
• Good knowledge of online based systems.
• Prior traffic management experience.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Monitor site practices and routines to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including the company H & S Policy, to minimise the likelihood of accidents and the resulting fines and compensation claims. Ensure training needs are identified and, in conjunction with HSEQ Department, arrange for personnel to attend such courses as are necessary. Failure to embrace a safe and secure environment can result in disciplinary proceedings.

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, company pension, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities.

Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.