Job title:
Depot Operative
Reporting to:
Area Depot Manager or Depot Manager
Job Role:
As a Depot Operative at Day Group Ltd, you will be a key part of a fast-paced, safety-driven team, responsible for the smooth and efficient running of our Cerney Wick production site. Working within a close-knit group, you will ensure materials are handled, processed, and moved safely and effectively, contributing to the delivery of high-quality service across the business.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in hands-on work, values teamwork, and understands the importance of keeping the site safe, clean, and productive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain the bagging plant in line with production schedules and safety standards
- Safely move and manage large quantities of aggregates within bays and across the depot using heavy machinery
- Provide support to other Depot Operatives as needed to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Maintain a clean and orderly site, taking shared responsibility for health, safety, and housekeeping
Essential Skills and Person Specification:
- Positive, can-do attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to get stuck in
- Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team in a busy environment
- A flexible and responsible approach to work, with a keen eye for safety and detail
- Experience of driving Telescopic Handlers or Forklift Trucks is advantageous (training can be provided for the right candidate)
Why Day Group?
At Day, we take pride in being one of the UK’s leading suppliers of aggregates, and as demand for our product continues to grow, so does our workforce. Our depots are the beating heart of our operation, and we know just how essential the people who keep them running are to our business. When you join us, you will be part of a company who truly values what you do. Experience is great, but attitude, commitment, and a willingness to learn are even more important to us. Does this sound like you? Apply now and build your future with Day.
Working hours/times:
45 hours, Monday – Friday, with a 1-hour break for lunch (unpaid)
Package:
Annual salary plus the 9% employer pension contribution with Scottish Widows. You may be entitled to the discretionary Annual and Christmas bonuses. Annual leave of 29 days per year, including 8 Bank Holidays.
Benefits after a successful probationary period will include:
Recruitment referral bonus, ‘Death in Service’ benefit. Company also offers an Employee Assistance Programme which is accessible 24/7 via the YuLife app, a ‘Bike to work’ scheme and special membership rates at a selection of gyms with GymFlex.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Day Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.