Bundling Skilled Operative

About the role

The Bundling Skilled Operative tasks will include receipt, store and move raw materials and finished goods. To ensure continuous supply to production lines, track inventory, and safely operate plant equipment. To load and unload trailers in a safe and professional manner as directed by the Team Leaders.

What you'll be doing

• Safely operate equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, or automated plant machinery) to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Operate as part of a team undertaking tasks as required.
• Inspect incoming materials for defects or contamination before they are introduced to the production lines.
• Maintain accurate stock levels by logging material movements.
• Always work safely following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment.
• Embrace our Zero Harm approach to safety.
• Produce quality product in line with the business Quality Management System.
• Work effectively and efficiently to meet production demands.
• Contribute to our Continuous Improvement approach and actively help to reduce waste in our processes.
• Undertake any other duties as required.

Who we're looking for Essential qualities/experience

• Able to use air and electric hand tools, grinders, etc.
• Able to read drawings and understand and complete documentation relating to processes within the workplace.
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety and can maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Positive and enthusiastic, supporting a 'can do' attitude.
• Reliable and support a continuous improvement culture.
• Willingness to learn and embrace new ideas.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be self motivated.

Desirable qualities/experience

• Experience in a Steel Fabrication environment.
• Experience in material handling.
• Experience in the operation of overhead cranes and plant.
• Forklift truck and telehandler operations desired.
• Computer literate to read stock sheets desired.

Why work for us

• Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
• Freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life.
• Key benefits include smart working, staggered start and finish times, and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rated).
• Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth. From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We are also a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.