Heavy Lifting Operative

Description

• Provide delivery of parts and materials to our Operational sites in a safe and timely manner and provide a range of specialist lifting services.
• Document daily preoperational checks
• You will take personal responsibility for yourself and others with respect to health and safety, risk management and control of work to ensure compliance with our Safety Policy. You’ll also have the responsibility for maintaining safe, tidy and organised central stores whilst ensuring parts are delivered to safe and secure locations.
• You’ll also be expected to contribute towards ensuring the most effective use of resource in delivery of parts and undertake all vehicle and equipment checks. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the Health & Safety requirements for all lifting operations and good knowledge of LOLER regulations
• To develop and maintains effective internal and external relationships
• Adhere to safety instructions on site
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the yard

Requirements

Heavy Lifting Operative

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

If you’ve got experience as a Heavy Lifting Operative and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

If you’re an experienced Heavy Lifting Operative and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Experience of lifting operations using lorry mounted cranes and the preparation of lifting plans in various situations and environments
• Be physically fit as some heavy lifting maybe involved
• Experience of working as part of an effective team in a reactive environment
• ALLMI accredited
• Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points), minimum Class C LGV
• Experience of preparing basic and complex lifting plans
• An ALLMI accredited lorry loader license or equivalent
• Use of FLT for material handling of larger goods
• You will have an accredited lorry loader licence or equivalent and preferably to an unlimited class level
• Drivers CPC
• Experience of Hiab Lorry Loaders (with winch) via remote control
• Use your initiative to react to changing environments or situations on site and the ability to adapt.
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Work Type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, voluntary standby rota for weekend working.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• We offer a 5a salary, from £29,667 – £36,916 per annum, depending on experience
• Retail savings scheme
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Annual incentive related bonus
• Development opportunities in line with the Heavy Lifting Operative progression plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance