Depot Operative

 

Depot Operative, Cliffe

Role Overview

 

Salary

Competitive

Employment Type

Permanent, full-time

Contracted Hours

45 hours Monday to Friday, including -hour unpaid break

OR 49.5 hours Monday to Saturday

(hours to be agreed locally)

Annual Leave

25 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays

Bonus

Discretionary Annual and Christmas Bonuses

About the Role

Join Day Group as a Depot Operative at our Cliffe depot and play a key role in supporting the storage, handling, and distribution of aggregates and construction materials across the South East.

Working within a busy operational environment, you’ll assist with material movements, vehicle loading activities, stock management, and general depot operations. You’ll help ensure customers, drivers, and site operations are supported safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and operational performance.

This is a varied, practical role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating within a fast-paced environment, and contributing to the smooth running of a busy depot.

 

Person Specification

We are looking for a dependable and proactive individual who takes pride in their work and can contribute positively to a busy operational team.

You will be comfortable carrying out hands-on duties, following safe systems of work, and maintaining a high standard of organisation across the depot. The successful candidate will be willing to support a variety of activities and adapt to changing operational priorities throughout the day.

Experience operating mobile plant would be advantageous, particularly telescopic handlers or forklift trucks, although training may be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the Cliffe depot
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Move, store, and organise materials across operational areas
• Support stockpile management and material handling activities
• Carry out routine housekeeping to maintain a safe and tidy depot environment
• Assist with plant inspections and report any defects or maintenance requirements
• Operate mobile plant and equipment where trained and authorised
• Support vehicle movements and general site logistics activities
• Follow Company health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures at all times
• Report hazards, faults, incidents, or near misses promptly
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure operational targets are achieved

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work safely in a busy operational environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Positive and flexible approach to work
• Ability to carry out physically active duties
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety requirements
• Willingness to learn new skills and support a variety of depot activities

Desirable

• Experience within aggregates, construction materials, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment
• Experience operating telescopic handlers and/or forklift trucks
• Knowledge of stock control and material handling processes
• Experience working with mobile plant and operational equipment
• Understanding of safe working practices within a depot or industrial setting

Why Join Day Group?

Day Group is one of the South’s leading suppliers of primary and recycled aggregates, built