General Operative

Job ref: 117438
Published: about 11 hours ago

Steel General Operative- Ballysimon, Limerick

Part of Grafton Group Plc, The Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. Main brands include Chadwicks, Heiton Buckley, Cork Builders Providers, Panelling Centre, Davies & Telfords.

 

Principle Objective

Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the General Operative will responsible for the cutting and bending of reinforcement steel as per customer orders and providing the highest level of customers service to all our customers. Working effectively as part of a team in which you’ll make sure our customers can rely on timely, friendly and dependable service.

 

Knowledge & Experience

  • Previous General Operative experience is required
  • Previous experience in Steel Cutting & Bending or Steel Fixing would be a distinct advantage
  • Valid Fork-Lift License essential
  • Valid Manual Handling Certificate

Key Responsibilities

  • Cutting and bending reinforcement steel as per customers’ orders
  • Receive and check off deliveries to the warehouse, highlighting any anomalies and ensuring secure, correct and timely storage of such deliveries in line with health and safety guidelines 
  • Ensure that the warehouse/store is kept tidy at all times, that stock is clearly identifiable and low stock levels highlighted to management where necessary to make certain products are available at all times 
  • Ensure that the forklift is used and maintained in an appropriate manner in line with health and safety guidelines 
  • Responsible for picking, packing and loading of vehicles 
  • Actively safeguard against theft of goods or company property by being security conscious at all times 
  • Work and communicate as a team member to ensure the warehouse operates efficiently and effectively within company policy
  • Perform any other duties as may be deemed necessary or as may be required by the company 

 

Key Relationships

  • Yard Supervisor
  • Branch Colleagues
  • Branch Manager
  • Customers & Suppliers

 

Contract Type

  • Permanent 
  • Full time 39 hour contract 
  • Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in the Saturday roster  
  • Location-  Tipperary Road Ballysimon V94 NAF8

 
 

Our Benefits Include

  • Competitive Basic Salary 
  • Private Health Care  
  • Sick Pay Scheme 
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave 
  • Pension Scheme  
  • Colleague Saving Scheme  
  • Profit Share Scheme  
  • Colleague Discount  
  • Educational Assistance
  • Wellness initiatives  

 

 

 

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.