Yard operative Work, Jobs in Northwich, Eng (with Salaries)

Waterway Operative
Canal & River Trust —Northwich
- £26,315 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
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Yard Operative
Beers Timber & Building Supplies Ltd —Warrington
- From £12.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
Quick apply
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Yard Operative
Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Limited —Broughton
- Up to £13.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
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Yard Operative - Aberdeen
Altrad —Warrington
- Temporary
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
Quick apply
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Yard Operative
Entrec Ltd —Wrexham
- £13.50 - £15.50 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
General Operative/ Yard Personnel
Singleton Scrap Metal —Manchester
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Forklift
Quick apply
Yard and Delivery Operative
The Paving Vault Ltd —Appleton Thorn
- From £27,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Yard Operative
MGF —Manchester
- £13.00 - £14.75 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Assembly
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Yard Team Leader
Cleveland Cable Company —Woolston
- Full-time
- Team management
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
Quick apply
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Yard Operative
Beesley & Fildes Ltd —Widnes
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
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Forklift Telehandler Yard Operative
McGoff Group —Altrincham
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Forklift
- Power tools
Quick apply
Yard Operative
BFT Mastclimbing —Manchester
- From £26,400 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Cleaning
Quick apply
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Hygiene Operative - Full Time
Farmfoods —Warrington
- £13.69 - £14.85 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Yard Operative/Forklift Driver
Scott Parnell Ltd —Newton-le-Willows
- £28,500 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Experienced Landscaping Operative
Urban Landscapes —Crewe
- £26,000 - £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
Quick apply
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General Yard Operative
EMR UK —Liverpool
- Customer service
- Annual leave
1d
Train Presentation Operative
London and North Western Railway Company Limited —Crewe
- £20,974.92 a year
- Night shift
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Warehouse Operative
JK Horticultural —Sandbach
- £21,480 a year
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Quality control
- Data entry
- Free parking
Quick apply
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Yard Operative/Relief HGV Driver
Huws Gray —Queensferry
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
General Yard Operative
EMR Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Waterway Operative

Canal & River Trust -
Northwich

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Job details

Part-time
£26,315 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
Computer literacy
Mobile applications
Maintenance
Numeracy
Computer skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 19:00 | Expires Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 18:59

About the Trust

We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?

Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Join Our Team: Waterway Operative – North West

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Join the Canal & River Trust as a Waterway Operative and play a vital role in maintaining and improving our beautiful waterways across the North West regions waterway network primarily focused on Weaver navigation and Trent & Mersey North. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you’ll carry out maintenance and repair works, operate locks and bridges, and provide excellent customer service to visitors.

Working Hours & Location

This role follows an annualised hours system, including 5 days out of 7 (could be weekends and statutory holidays). You will also be part of a 24-hour operational standby team providing emergency cover. You’ll be based at Lighterage Yard Depot, Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JJ with travel across the North West region, with occasional support in other areas.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out outdoor maintenance and repair of canal infrastructure.
Operate locks, bridges, and other waterway assets safely and efficiently.
Improve towpaths and waterside areas, including repairs and litter removal.
Deliver excellent customer service to visitors and boaters.
Work collaboratively with volunteers to achieve high-quality results.
Plan and prepare for tasks, ensuring correct tools and materials are available.
Uphold Canal & River Trust values and behaviours in all activities.

About you

If you enjoy practical, physical work in all weathers, value nature and the environment, and want to make a real difference to local communities, this could be the perfect role for you. Full training provided, including boat handling and asset operation.

Skills & Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
Excellent communication and customer service skills – you’ll be the face of the Trust on our waterways.
Basic literacy and numeracy.
Experience in manual, construction, or outdoor environments is advantageous.
Ability to work to schedules and plans effectively.
Basic IT skills – comfortable using mobile devices and apps.
Full and current UK driving licence.

Contact & Application

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.

What We Offer

We offer a starting salary of £26,315 with opportunities for progression. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits.

Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits

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Our values

We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.

All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job basis.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from ing under the scheme.

At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception - are made by our hiring managers.

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us

Job Details

Pay Type

Salary

Travel Required

Yes

Hiring Min Rate

26,315 GBP

Hiring Max Rate

26,315 GBP

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