We are looking for a Yard Operative to take ownership of the safe operation of our yard, the housekeeping of our workshops and the availability of our equipment.

Yard Operative, Cumbernauld, Competitive Salary

Overview

SRL Traffic Systems, a leader in intelligent transport systems is dedicated to enhancing road safety and efficiency. Our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart in the traffic systems industry. Our mission is to provide advanced, sustainable traffic solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and contribute to safer, more efficient roadways. We are dedicated to innovation, quality, and environmental stewardship, ensuring that our products and services make a positive impact on communities and the environment. We specialise in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality temporary traffic and associated systems, including portable traffic signals, variable message signs, security barriers, CCTV and advanced traffic control solutions. Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency, helping to manage traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety.

About the Role

The Primary role of a Yard Operative is to take ownership of the safe operation of our yard, the housekeeping of our workshops and the availability of our equipment. To meet objectives and targets set by the Depot Manager.

A mobile phone and PPE will be provided. Hours of work per week will be 42.5. Very little overtime expected. Shift pattern: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all works conducted within our depots are undertaken with the full regard for the safety of yourself, your colleagues, and our clients, whilst ensuring all areas are always maintained to the highest standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure that all works conducted within our depots are undertaken with the full regard for the environment, with the aim of preventing or minimising any pollution incidents.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, whilst being alert and able to identify potential hazards to ensure these risks are either removed or the hazard minimized to an acceptable level of risk.
• Supporting a “Don’t walk by” culture by Reporting, near misses, with an aim of preventing these instances developing into a potential accident.
• Read, sign, and comply with all company toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments.
• Whilst attending client’s sites, conduct yourself in a courteous and professional manner.
• Whilst clients are visiting our depots, they support them and your colleague in achieving their requirements.
• Responsible for building and maintaining professional working Relationships with your colleagues in all departments.
• Responsible for the security of the depot COSH cabinet and the products within it
• Responsible for managing the depot batteries stock levels, to ensure all forecasted work is achieved.
• Responsible for embedding and monitoring the use of our company’s red and green tagging process to ensure the serviceability status of all equipment within the depot is clear to all.
• Responsible for ensuring we fully utilise our depot equipment by completing minor red tag repairs, and cleanliness checks. Where repairs are not possible within the depot, make the appropriate arrangement for this equipment to be returned to our Technical or Manufacturing teams.
• Responsible for completing and managing the off-hire process within the yard / Workshop meaning you must notify the depot supervisor/manager of any damages as soon as you see them.
• Responsible for making sure that all lights have a Check control form with them (CCF) also making sure that you sign your system check off forms.
• Responsible for all SRL products that leave the yard / workshop and that they look the best.
• Responsible for completing the daily quick count reports to ensure we have a clear understanding of our national stock levels.
• Responsible for completing the monthly depot stock count, to ensure we maintain accurate financial stock reports within our depots.
• Responsible for the yard area keeping it clean and tidy also making sure no vegetation is allowed to grow within our boundaries.
• Responsible for ensuring we manage our depot spares and notify the depot supervisor/manager when we reach our minimum stock levels to help ensure replacement spares are ordered.
• Responsible for recording a serviceability video of the pretested equipment prior to deploying the equipment onsite.
• You always represent the companies’ best interests, by presenting themselves in a smart and professional manner.
• Responsible for supporting our training team in the development of yourself to ensure you can undertake the duties expected of them both safely and professionally.
• To perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the line manager.

Key Skills

Essential:

• The ability to effectively influence onsite work activities.
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• IT Literacy – especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Full driving license – No more than XXX points (Mandatory).
• Resourceful, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver an excellent customer experience both internally and externally.
• A person who takes the safety of themselves and others as their number 1 priority.

Desirable:

• Basic electrical safety / Battery charging.
• Worked within a Highways environment.
• A basic knowledge of traffic light equipment.
• CSCS card holder.
• Competent in driving a company van and pickups up to 3.5 Ton in size.
• Competent in the towing of a trailer with plant equipment loaded.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
• City and Guilds, qualification or equivalent in highways installations.
• Sector 8 Accreditation, Health, and Safety qualifications, including NRSWA, G39, and
• ECS).

What’s in it for You

• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card (if applicable to your role)
• Additional Earning Potential with Overtime and On Call (if applicable to your role)
• Company pension
• Death in Service benefit
• Life Assurance
• Free Confidential Health, Wellbeing and Legal Support
• PPE Provided (if applicable to your role)
• Laptop / Mobile phone (if applicable to your role)
• 20 Days Holiday including bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to People Safe app and Wisdom app (one stop apps for support available for a range of offerings)
• Training & Personal Development
• Flexible working (if applicable to your role)
• Earn up to £600 for referring candidates from our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply)

In return for your proven skills and experience, you will reap from a range of company benefits. You will join a supportive team that’s empowered to express ideas and make improvements.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you require any adjustments, we are happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our HR team in confidence.

What you will need and what you need to know

• A valid driving license- no more than 6 points (if applicable to your role)
• Able to use technology (laptop / tablet / mobile phone)
• Happy to travel on a regional / national basis as required (if applicable to your role)
• Our organisation is committed to carrying out Alcohol and Drug testing to all Employees as per our Zero tolerance at any time

How to Apply

Please complete our application process for consideration. Our recruitment team will be in touch should you meet the requirements for the role you have applied to.