Shovel Driver / Silo Operative

Location Belfast
Salary GBP
Job Type Full Time
Posted 14 days ago
Reposted Today
Company W&R Barnett
Contact W&R Barnett
Shovel Driver/Silo OperativeWest Twin Silos LtdThe CompanyW&R Barnett Ltd has been the leading supplier to the Irish animal feed industry since 1839 and over almost two centuries, their commitment to quality and service provision has cemented their position as a market leader.Our West Twin Silos operation in Belfast is one of Europe's largest grain silos, with a strong focus on efficiency, high quality and superior service.

This impressive complex operates in line with many worldwide standards, such as ISO 9001, and is a TASCC approved store.We are currently looking for a Shovel Driver/Silo Operative to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.There are both day and night shifts available.

Day shifts will be between 6.00 am and 7.00 pm Monday to Friday. This will be based upon a 39 hour working week, with some overtime required. For night shifts, your normal hours of work would normally average 36 hours per week over a four week period and will either be on Shift A or Shift B.

Shifts will rotate every four weeks with other Silo Operatives.Shift A Sunday 19:00 - Monday 07:00Monday 19:00 - Tuesday 07:00Tuesday 19:00 - Wednesday 07:00Shift BWednesday 19:00 - Thursday 07:00Thursday 19:00 - Friday 07:00Friday 19:00 - Saturday 07:00The Benefits- Competitive salary- Attractive Reward Package- Highly competitive pension plan- paid holidays, increasing with service- Health cash plan- Employee wellbeing support- Charity matching scheme- Busy social calendar- Employee Development- Play an important role in the ongoing success of a busy siteThis is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to take the next step in their career with our leading company.We are committed to investing in our employees to ensure that, combined with our excellent range of benefits, you have a great work/life balance and can play an essential role in the continued success of our site.

So, if you're ready to step into a role that offers plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth, then apply today!The RoleAs a Shovel Driver/Silo Operative, you will form part of a team which carries out the day-to-day operation of silos and flat stores within West Twin Silos, based at Belfast Harbour.Your duties will include:- Operating tripper to discharge commodities into store bays- Loading trucks- Assisting with ship discharge- Performing daily checks on new equipmentAbout YouTo be considered as a Shovel Driver/Silo Operative, you will need:- To be willing to work weekends as required- Flexibility in your approach to hours and dutiesExperience of working in an automated animal feed store and/or experience of bulk material handling in this area would be beneficial to your application.Other organisations may call this role Warehouse Operative, Manufacturing Operative, FLT Driver, Forklift Truck Driver, Operations Assistant, Silo Worker, Site Operative, Yard Operative, or Operations Support Assistant.

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