Job Specification: Yard Safety Operative (Salvo Specialist) Location: Tamworth (Staffordshire) Pay Rate: £13.85 per hour Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 16:00 (1 hour Lunch) Training: Full technical training provided Role Overview As a Yard Safety Operative , you will hold a critical role in maintaining site safety and operational flow. You will be responsible for managing Castell Salvo trailer locking systems -a life-saving technology designed to prevent "pull-away" accidents. By physically interlocking a vehicle's brake system with the loading bay, you ensure that trailers cannot be moved while personnel are still inside, effectively eliminating the risk of serious injury during the loading and unloading process. Key Responsibilities Safety Interlocking: Manually install Salvo locks onto trailers arriving at bays and remove them only once loading is confirmed complete and bay doors are safely closed. Morning Yard Audit: Conduct a full yard sweep at 06:00 daily to document the location and status of every trailer on-site. Risk Prevention: Act as the frontline defense against premature trailer departures, ensuring no driver can connect to or move a trailer while it is active. Radio Dispatch: Maintain constant communication with the warehouse team via radio to coordinate which trailers require locks based on real-time loading schedules. Status Reporting: Check and record trailer statuses (empty, loaded, or in-progress) to ensure the transport office has accurate data. Candidate Requirements High Physical Stamina: This role is highly active and requires walking the yard for the duration of the 10-hour shift in all weather conditions. Safety-First Mindset: You must have a disciplined approach to safety protocols, understanding that your role directly prevents workplace fatalities and injuries. Clear Communication: Ability to relay accurate information over radio frequencies in a fast-paced environment. Reliability: A consistent 06:00 start is mandatory to ensure the yard is audited before the main daily operations begin. Benefits Competitive Hourly Rate: £13.85 per hour. Stable Schedule: Guaranteed Monday to Friday hours with weekends off. Comprehensive Training: You will receive full technical training on Castell Salvo trapped-key interlocking technology. Impactful Work: A vital role where your diligence directly ensures the physical safety of your colleagues. Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Apply now and become a key player in our Yard Safety Operative operations!Call Rapier Employment on (opt 3)
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Job Specification: Yard Safety Operative (Salvo Specialist) Location: Tamworth (Staffordshire) Pay Rate: £13.85 per hour Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 16:00 (1 hour Lunch) Training: Full technical training provided Role Overview As a Yard Safety Operative , you will hold a critical role in maintaining site safety and operational flow. You will be responsible for managing Castell Salvo trailer locking systems -a life-saving technology designed to prevent "pull-away" accidents. By physically interlocking a vehicle's brake system with the loading bay, you ensure that trailers cannot be moved while personnel are still inside, effectively eliminating the risk of serious injury during the loading and unloading process. Key Responsibilities Safety Interlocking: Manually install Salvo locks onto trailers arriving at bays and remove them only once loading is confirmed complete and bay doors are safely closed. Morning Yard Audit: Conduct a full yard sweep at 06:00 daily to document the location and status of every trailer on-site. Risk Prevention: Act as the frontline defense against premature trailer departures, ensuring no driver can connect to or move a trailer while it is active. Radio Dispatch: Maintain constant communication with the warehouse team via radio to coordinate which trailers require locks based on real-time loading schedules. Status Reporting: Check and record trailer statuses (empty, loaded, or in-progress) to ensure the transport office has accurate data. Candidate Requirements High Physical Stamina: This role is highly active and requires walking the yard for the duration of the 10-hour shift in all weather conditions. Safety-First Mindset: You must have a disciplined approach to safety protocols, understanding that your role directly prevents workplace fatalities and injuries. Clear Communication: Ability to relay accurate information over radio frequencies in a fast-paced environment. Reliability: A consistent 06:00 start is mandatory to ensure the yard is audited before the main daily operations begin. Benefits Competitive Hourly Rate: £13.85 per hour. Stable Schedule: Guaranteed Monday to Friday hours with weekends off. Comprehensive Training: You will receive full technical training on Castell Salvo trapped-key interlocking technology. Impactful Work: A vital role where your diligence directly ensures the physical safety of your colleagues. Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Apply now and become a key player in our Yard Safety Operative operations!Call Rapier Employment on (opt 3)
Job Title: Production Operative - Manual Handling Location: Ayr Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour (with an increase scheduled for April) Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Shift: Day Shift (07:00-15:00) Overtime: Available (06:00-16:00 and occasional Saturdays) Are you looking for a hands-on role in a busy production environment where your contribution genuinely matters? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established employer in Ayr, supporting essential manufacturing processes within a hardworking and supportive team. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical work, are confident with manual handling, and want a steady, reliable role within a respected production setting. What You Will Be Doing Manual Handling and Material Movement Move and handle 25kg drums and buckets of raw materials, ensuring materials flow efficiently through the production process. General Production Support Assist with day-to-day tasks within the production area, preparing materials and supporting the smooth running of operations. Workplace Organisation and Housekeeping Maintain clean, tidy and organised yard and warehouse areas, contributing to safety and efficiency. Health and Safety Awareness Follow all site safety procedures, using correct manual handling techniques and supporting a safe working environment for everyone. Team Collaboration Work closely with colleagues to meet daily targets, supporting a consistent and well-coordinated production process. Knowledge and Skills You Will Use Understanding of safe manual handling practices Ability to follow clear written and verbal instructions Basic knowledge of warehouse processes such as material flow and stock staging Awareness of general health and safety standards in production or warehouse settings Comfortable working at pace while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Good organisation skills and the ability to keep work areas clean and hazard-free Experience using basic warehouse tools or equipment (e.g., pallet trucks) is beneficial but not essential Ability to identify issues such as damaged materials or obstructions and take appropriate action What We Are Looking For Physically fit and comfortable with repetitive manual handling Previous warehouse or production experience is desirable, though training is provided Reliable, hardworking and eager to get involved in varied duties Positive communicator who works well as part of a team Strong timekeeping and a consistent approach to daily tasks Why You Will Want to Join Stable Monday to Friday working pattern Overtime opportunities to increase earnings Supportive team environment where reliability and teamwork are valued Long-term temporary role offering continuity and development Engaging, physical work that keeps you active throughout the day If you are looking for a practical, hands-on role with real long-term potential, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step towards joining a dedicated and friendly production team in Ayr. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Production Operative - Manual Handling Location: Ayr Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour (with an increase scheduled for April) Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Shift: Day Shift (07:00-15:00) Overtime: Available (06:00-16:00 and occasional Saturdays) Are you looking for a hands-on role in a busy production environment where your contribution genuinely matters? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established employer in Ayr, supporting essential manufacturing processes within a hardworking and supportive team. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical work, are confident with manual handling, and want a steady, reliable role within a respected production setting. What You Will Be Doing Manual Handling and Material Movement Move and handle 25kg drums and buckets of raw materials, ensuring materials flow efficiently through the production process. General Production Support Assist with day-to-day tasks within the production area, preparing materials and supporting the smooth running of operations. Workplace Organisation and Housekeeping Maintain clean, tidy and organised yard and warehouse areas, contributing to safety and efficiency. Health and Safety Awareness Follow all site safety procedures, using correct manual handling techniques and supporting a safe working environment for everyone. Team Collaboration Work closely with colleagues to meet daily targets, supporting a consistent and well-coordinated production process. Knowledge and Skills You Will Use Understanding of safe manual handling practices Ability to follow clear written and verbal instructions Basic knowledge of warehouse processes such as material flow and stock staging Awareness of general health and safety standards in production or warehouse settings Comfortable working at pace while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Good organisation skills and the ability to keep work areas clean and hazard-free Experience using basic warehouse tools or equipment (e.g., pallet trucks) is beneficial but not essential Ability to identify issues such as damaged materials or obstructions and take appropriate action What We Are Looking For Physically fit and comfortable with repetitive manual handling Previous warehouse or production experience is desirable, though training is provided Reliable, hardworking and eager to get involved in varied duties Positive communicator who works well as part of a team Strong timekeeping and a consistent approach to daily tasks Why You Will Want to Join Stable Monday to Friday working pattern Overtime opportunities to increase earnings Supportive team environment where reliability and teamwork are valued Long-term temporary role offering continuity and development Engaging, physical work that keeps you active throughout the day If you are looking for a practical, hands-on role with real long-term potential, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step towards joining a dedicated and friendly production team in Ayr. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
