Class 2 Yard Operative

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is recruiting a practical Yard Operative - Class 2 in Nottingham. You will use your Class 2 licence to move vehicles, carry out yard duties and valeting, ensuring vehicles are ready for customers and kept to a high standard.

The role offers training and development in a busy commercial vehicle operation, with daily checks, customer handovers, and a professional yard environment.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 entitlement (Category C).
• Previous experience as a Yardman or Shunter Driver would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of commercial vehicles and yard safety.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confidence communicating with customers and colleagues.
• Initiative, reliability and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Move and position commercial vehicles safely around the yard.
• Clean and valet vehicles to a high standard.
• Complete daily yard checks and keep work areas tidy.
• Check vehicles and equipment, including tail-lifts, and report defects.
• Keep vehicles accessible and ready for collection.
• Support vehicle check-in, check-out and customer handovers.
• Welcome customers, suppliers and visitors professionally.
• Prioritise daily tasks and support the wider team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer communication

Initiative

Reliability

Job description

Yard Operative - Class 2 | Nottingham | £30,537 per year

Put your Class 2 licence to use in a varied role combining vehicle movements, yard duties and valeting.

We're looking for a practical and organised Yard Operative - Class 2 to join a busy commercial vehicle operation in Nottingham. If you enjoy hands‑on work, taking responsibility and keeping vehicles ready for customers, this opportunity offers variety alongside training and development.

Why apply for this Yard Operative - Class 2 role?

• You’ll earn £30,537 per year
• You’ll enjoy varied duties across vehicle movements, yard organisation and valeting
• You’ll have access to training and development opportunities
• You’ll work with a range of commercial vehicles and equipment
• You’ll build relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues

Key Responsibilities:

• Move and position commercial vehicles safely around the yard
• Clean and valet vehicles to a high standard
• Complete daily yard checks and keep work areas tidy
• Check vehicles and equipment, including tail‑lifts, and report defects
• Keep vehicles accessible and ready for collection
• Support vehicle check-in, check-out and customer handovers
• Welcome customers, suppliers and visitors professionally
• Prioritise daily tasks and support the wider team

What we're looking for:

• A full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 entitlement (Category C)
• Previous experience as a Yardman or Shunter Driver would be advantageous
• A good understanding of commercial vehicles and yard safety
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confidence communicating with customers and colleagues
• Initiative, reliability and a willingness to learn

Job Number │ 49140

Location │ Nottingham

Role │ Yard Operative - Class 2