YARD OPERATIVE – HEAVY LIFTING / MANUAL HANDLING Full Time | Permanent | Up to £28,000 + Overtime | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

PLEASE NOTE: This role involves significant manual handling and heavy lifting and requires a physically fit individual comfortable working in a busy yard environment.

Our client is recruiting for a Yard Operative to join their busy operations and logistics team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, outdoor environments, warehouse and yard operations, and being part of a fast-paced operational team.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the yard, equipment preparation, stock control, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend the daily 7:30am Toolbox Talk and safety briefings • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe yard environment • Report hazards, damage, or safety concerns using near miss and damage reporting procedures • Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and maintenance of equipment • Prepare and check equipment for upcoming assignments and operations • Accurately pick equipment using load lists • Load and unload vehicles, trailers, and stillages safely • Secure loads using ratchet straps and correct load securing techniques • Ensure trailers are secured in line with VOSA regulations • Work with the operations team to monitor and maintain stock levels • Ensure equipment is serviced, organised, and ready for despatch • Support annual stock checks and asset identification processes • Manually move stock, scaffolding, and equipment safely

ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING

• Follow correct yard labelling and identification procedures • Complete near miss, accident, and damage reports accurately • Ensure load lists are completed correctly • Report missing equipment or items not returned from site • Notify management of stock shortages or required consumables

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Maintain high Health and Safety standards within the yard and operational areas • Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety documentation • Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of colleagues • Immediately report equipment defects, hazards, or accidents • Comply fully with Health & Safety at Work legislation

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Work in line with the company’s values, procedures, and operational standards • Maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times • Support the team through clear communication and teamwork • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in ongoing training and development programmes • Attend performance reviews and supervision sessions • Opportunity to receive Forklift Truck (FLT) training after six months

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary up to £28,000 per annum • Generous overtime available

Overtime rates:

• Monday – Friday: 1.5x hourly rate after 8 hours • Saturday: 1.5x hourly rate • Sunday: 1.5x hourly rate • Bank Holidays: Double time

Additional benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Stable full-time position • Training and career development opportunities

WORKING HOURS

• Monday to Friday • 7:30am – 4:00pm • 40 hours per week • 30-minute lunch break