Experienced Yardperson (Steel Engineering Industry)

AJ Engineering and Construction Services; Forres; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Training and development opportunities

Company workwear and PPE provided

Secure long-term employment

Job summary

AJ Engineering & Construction Services is seeking an experienced Yardperson to manage the safe handling, storage, and movement of steel materials across our yard and production facilities in the UK. The role supports production schedules by ensuring materials are available and correctly staged for upcoming work.

Key responsibilities include operating Combi-lift and other equipment, loading deliveries, organising stock, and maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in yard or materials handling within steel/engineering sectors.
• Valid Combi-lift licence or substantial forklift experience.
• Experience handling long-length and structural steel materials.
• Knowledge of safe loading/unloading practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate Combi-lift and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload steel deliveries from lorries and transport vehicles.
• Move raw materials and finished products between yard and workshops.
• Organise stock locations for efficient retrieval.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and notes.
• Prepare materials and orders for dispatch according to customer requirements.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory management.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping across yard and storage areas.
• Report defects and maintenance needs of equipment.
• Collaborate with production, fabrication, and logistics teams.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Materials handling

Stock control

Safety awareness

Tools

Combi-lift forklift

Loading equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Yardperson to join our busy steel engineering and fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe handling, storage, loading, and movement of steel materials throughout our yard and production facility. Previous experience operating a Combi-lift forklift and handling long steel sections are desirable.

The Vacancy

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Yardperson to join our busy steel engineering and fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe handling, storage, loading, and movement of steel materials throughout our yard and production facility. Previous experience operating a Combi-lift forklift and handling long steel sections are desirable.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient yard operations, supporting production schedules, and ensuring materials are available when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Combi-lift and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload steel deliveries from lorries and transport vehicles.
• Move raw materials and finished products between the yard, fabrication workshops, and storage areas.
• Organise and maintain stock locations to ensure efficient material retrieval.
• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Prepare materials and orders for dispatch in accordance with customer requirements.
• Assist with stock control, stock counts, and inventory management.
• Ensure all materials are stored safely and securely.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the yard and storage areas.
• Work closely with production, fabrication, and logistics teams to support operational requirements.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Yardperson, stores, or materials handling role within the steel, engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing industry.
• Valid Combi-lift licence or substantial Forklift operating experience.
• Experience handling structural steel, plate, tube, and long-length materials.
• Good understanding of safe loading and unloading practices.
• Ability to read delivery notes, material schedules, and dispatch documentation.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety regulations.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and capable of working in an outdoor environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Combi-lift forklift licence.
• Overhead crane operating experience.
• Telehandler licence.
• Banksman or slinger/signaller certification.
• CSCS or other construction-related qualifications.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and punctual.
• Safety-conscious with excellent attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Flexible and willing to assist across departments when required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit
• Training and development opportunities.
• Company workwear and PPE provided.
• Secure long-term employment within a growing steel engineering business.

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About Us

AJ Engineering & Construction Services is a multidisciplinary engineering firm delivering specialist services across a broad range of sectors. We focus on complex structural steelwork and cladding projects, access steelwork, bridge fabrication and mechanical engineering. Our reputation for excellence is built on our ability to deliver challenging projects in demanding geographical and environmental conditions, notably in Antarctica, where we installed cladding and erected structural steelwork for the British Antarctic Survey's Discovery Building.

We support clients across the energy, water, rail, defence and construction sectors. Recent projects include constructing a hangar facility for SaxaVord at the UK Spaceport in Unst, Shetland; installing membrane support steelwork at Bolton Wastewater Treatment Works; and the structural steel and cladding package for the water treatment building at Witches Oak Water Treatment Works in Derbyshire.

As an equal opportunities employer, AJ Engineering provides a supportive, inclusive workplace with a comprehensive employee benefits package. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, collaborative and values-led organisation, committed to acting responsibly, ethically and professionally. We invest in learning and development and actively promote a healthy work-life balance, recognising that people perform at their best when they feel valued, supported and empowered.

AJ Engineering is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?