Heavy Lifting Operative

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £28,389 - £35,326.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Heavy Lifting Operative progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
• Retail savings scheme 
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Foxbridge Logistics Centre, Normanton, Wakefield

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Lifting Operative to join the Logistics Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Logistics are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

Where you fit in:

As our Heavy Lifting Operative you will

• Provide delivery of parts and materials to our Operational sites in a safe and timely manner and provide a range of specialist lifting services.
• 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
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the yard
• Adhere to safety instructions on site
• Document daily preoperational checks
• 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
• Use your initiative to react to changing environments or situations on site and the ability to adapt. 

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points), minimum Class C LGV
• An ALLMI accredited lorry loader license or equivalent
• Experience of Hiab Lorry Loaders (with winch) via remote control
• To develop and maintains effective internal and external relationships
• Experience of lifting operations using lorry mounted cranes and the preparation of lifting plans in various situations and environments
• Experience of working as part of an effective team in a reactive environment
• Clearly demonstrate the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills
• Be physically fit as some heavy lifting maybe involved

You will also benefit from having:

• Drivers CPC
• CPCS
• ALLMI accredited
• Experience of preparing basic and complex lifting plans
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.

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!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

If you’ve got experience in 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.  

Closing date 11th of December

Interviews to be announced shortly.

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.

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

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.