Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable and physically capable Yard Operative to join our team. This role involves assisting with materials handling, warehouse operations, and ensuring the smooth movement of goods across our site. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical knowledge, experience with warehouse management systems, and be comfortable with heavy lifting and operating equipment such as forklifts. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their skills within a dynamic industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Moving, organising, and storing materials within the yard
- Supporting despatch and order preparation
- Carrying out general yard maintenance and housekeeping
- Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
- Supporting despatch and order preparation
- Assisting warehouse or logistics teams where required
- Conducting basic checks on incoming and outgoing stock
- Operating machinery (if qualified)
Requirements
- Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude
- Mechanical knowledge or construction experience is advantageous
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems is a plus
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Physical fitness to handle long periods of standing, walking, and manual tasks in an outdoor setting
- Basic understanding of stock handling and logistics processes
- FLT Counterbalance licence desirable but not essential
You’ll be someone who takes pride in doing a job properly, doesn’t mind physical work, and can be trusted to get on with tasks safely and efficiently. You’re practical, dependable, and happy working in a busy yard environment, if this sounds like you apply today!
This is a full time role working Monday - Friday - 46.25 hours per week.
Pay £12.71 per hour plus bonus
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation ("Protected Characteristics").
*Please note due to high volume of applicants, it may not always be possible to respond to each person. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of applying, please assume to be unsuccessful.*
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newark-on-Trent NG23 6QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- FLT counterbalance (preferred)
Work Location: In person
