General Operative

Impulse Recruitment are currently recruiting for a General Operative for a large company based in Tullamore

This is a fantastic opportunity and a great chance to join a busy company

This is a Full Time Permanent role

Candidate must have a valid forklift encase the person is needed to drive forklifts at any stage

Candidate will be required to roster work every second Saturday as part of the team

Purpose of Position

  1. To service customers in a timely, efficient and effective manner at all times
  2. Abide by all policies and procedures with regards to Health & Safety and Customer Service

Main Areas of Responsibility

  • Advising and assisting customers with their purchases
  • Loading and unloading vehicles
  • Assembling orders for collection or delivery
  • Checking customer orders are booked out correctly
  • Operating plant and machinery
  • Working to deadlines
  • Stock management
  • Maintaining general cleanliness of work area

Health & Safety

  • Ensure equipment is operated in a safe manner & wear PPE in the yard at all times
  • Complete Daily Forklift Checks
  • Walk designated area to check for H&S issues and report immediately (trip hazards &/or blocked fire exits)
  • Notify “Immediately” if any damage to racking or machinery occurs
  • Report any accidents/ Near misses immediately

Customer Service

  • Display a positive/can do/will do attitude & offer perfect partners to customers
  • Serve customers promptly & politely – acknowledge if with another customer
  • Pick customer orders for collection/delivery
  • Ensure all orders are wrapped and strapped correctly
  • Load vehicles to ensure not overloaded & loads are safe for transporting
  • Ensure yard dockets are clear & accurate
  • Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained in yard & warehouse
  • Review designated area layout to help improve sales & perfect partners are available
  • Ensure customer uplifts have been authorised before putting back into stock
  • Ensure customer yard returns have been authorised before putting back into stock

Stock / Goods in

  • Ensure quick & accurate unloading of goods-in deliveries
  • Check “All” dockets for stock received (100% check)
  • Quarantine & markup specials received
  • Ensure stock is put away immediately
  • Ensure perishable stock is rotated when necessary
  • Visually monitor stock levels & inform stock controller
  • Check customer vehicle before writing dockets
  • Assist in preparation, co-ordination & completion of Quarterly Stocktake

Key Attributes

  • Physical Fitness & Stamina

The role often involves heavy lifting, manual handling, and working in various weather conditions.

  • Attention to Detail

Ensuring correct placement and handling of materials and equipment, checking stock or deliveries for accuracy.

  • Organisational Skills

Keeping the yard clean, safe, and well-organized. Knowing where everything is and maintaining order helps efficiency and safety.

  • Health & Safety Awareness

Understanding and following HSE regulations and safe working practices to prevent accidents.

  • Teamwork

Collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and drivers to ensure smooth yard operations.

  • Forklift or Plant Operation (if required)

Ability to safely operate machinery like forklifts, telehandlers, or other yard equipment. Certification is often required.

  • Time Management

Prioritising tasks effectively to keep operations running on schedule.

  • Reliability & Punctuality

Being dependable and showing up on time is critical for maintaining operational flow.

  • Adaptability

Ability to handle changing tasks, weather conditions, and workload demands.

The above Job Description provides a comprehensive list of the main responsibilities of this role but it is not intended to be exhaustive as the job role will evolve and additional responsibilities will become part of it as time goes on.   You may not be involved in carrying out all of the listed duties at all times but your line manager will keep you informed of what your responsibilities are at any given time.

Job Category: General Operative
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Tullamore

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