Bagging Plant Operative

We are looking for somebody to be part of the Bagging Factory operation at Severn Sands including operating various production packing lines as part of the operations team.

This is an entry level role & the job holder will be an operative within the Bagging operation who will have responsibility once trained to operate one of the bagging line processes which will also include housekeeping and basic maintenance. Training will be provided for the role

Responsibilities

• Working as part of operational bagging team operating machinery with general housekeeping duties.
• Providing support to the Bagging Supervisor
• Operating site machinery including Loading shovels, Forklifts, MEWP’S & Mini Diggers (Subject to licences and training being acquired)
• Carrying out safety inspections of the site.
• Complying with relevant work instructions as indicated by the Site Management team.
• Carry our pre start and planned preventative inspections of machinery ( including use of Check-proof)- Training will be provided
• Maintain records as required.
• Ensure Safety of people, equipment, plant and vehicles, flagging up any issues to the Site Management team
• Lead by example at all times & challenge all unsafe behaviours and conditions encountered, flagging up to management to be recorded.
• You must adhere to all Company Policies & Procedures.
• Be a brand ambassador for Breedon in the Southwest region.
• Be versatile and adaptable, be prepared to work overtime and work out of hours for operational and maintenance tasks.

Skills

• A strong work ethic based on a desire to succeed.
• Ability to work unsupervised & as part of a team
• Understand that there is a manual handling / physical element to this role
• A Forklift Licence - Is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience operating Mobile plant such as Loading Shovel / Skid Steer / Forklift & Telehandlers is desirable
• Previous Weighbridge experience would be helpful in this role.
• Previous experience of working in the Building products sector would be desirable.
• A mechanical background would be advantageous.
• The ability to work within a team environment is essential.
• Being able to detect and solve problems is a great strength to have for this role.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Digital GP
• Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways