The Role:
The successful candidate will assist the Site Manager/supervisors to manage the fleet operation in the yard.
Reporting to – Supervisor, Site Manager and Transport Manager. Direct reports – FLT Operatives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of FLT drivers.
- Ensure wagons are tipped and loaded correctly and efficiently.
- Sign off despatch paperwork.
- Ensure that the yard remains tidy with organised timber and pallet bays.
- Work alongside the Supervisor/Manager and relieve them of tasks in the yard.
- Improve yard processes, resolve issues and create effective solutions.
Knowledge, skills and experience.
Essential
· Knowledge of yard Safe Operating Procedures
· Good practical understanding of H & S.
· Team player, with good communication skills.
· Well-organised and conscious with a flexible approach
· Ability to challenge the status quo.
· Computer literate (experience of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
· It is a mandatory you hold a certified and in date Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck Licence
· Good communication skills
· The ability to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative as and when required.
· This role will require compliance to health and safety procedures and written work instructions.
· The successful candidates must have the ability to reasonably communicate in English as well as comprehend written instructions.
· Health and safety forms a large part of the culture at James Jones. It is mandatory whilst working on site you adhere to all safe systems of work and wear or use all personal protective equipment issued to you within designated areas.
About Us
James Jones & Sons Ltd is a 5th generation family business and one of the UK’s largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, sawmilling, pallets & packaging, and distribution. We operate from 27 sites across the UK, 23 Australian and 2 New Zealand sites and employ over 2,100 people. In the UK, we operate seven sawmills throughout Scotland and the north east of England: an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and pallet and packaging operations at 14 sites across the UK. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses.
What do we stand for
The values of James Jones & Sons Limited are its core beliefs and principles. They guide how work is carried out, how people are treated and how decisions are made. These values not only shape our culture but also play a key role in influencing how teams work together.
Understanding our values will help you decide if you want to apply.
Collaboration - we believe in the power of teamwork
Ambition - we are driven by our ambition to be the best we can be
Respect - we act with honesty and integrity so that everyone feels valued, safe and part of our James Jones family
Excellence - We strive for Excellence in everything we do
At James Jones we CARE - do you?
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a respected, innovative company, leading the way in sustainable timber.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
- Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of marketing disciplines.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Work in a modern office environment, with a range of different collaborative work spaces.
Applicants must be able to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
For further information about James Jones & Sons Ltd, visit www.jamesjones.co.uk
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
