Facilities / Yard Operative

Impact Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Northamptonshire is seeking a Facilities & Yard Operative/Driver. This role involves maintaining facilities, delivering machinery, and ensuring safety and efficiency on site. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and strong communication skills. This diverse and hands-on position offers a salary of £29,500 per annum and is permanent.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Forklift licence is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general yard and facilities maintenance.
• Load and unload machinery from lorries and trailers.
• Deliver and collect machinery and parts throughout the UK.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Dependable team player

Flexible and adaptable

Professional under pressure

Job description

Facilities & Yard Operative / Driver

Impact Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well‑established and respected organisation based in Northamptonshire. Specialising in the sale and repair of construction equipment and machinery.

Overview

This is a diverse and hands‑on position that combines facilities and yard maintenance with the delivery and collection of machinery and parts across the UK. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the site while upholding high standards of safety, efficiency, and presentation.

Salary: £29,500 per annum

Location: Northamptonshire

Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake general yard and facilities maintenance, including mowing, cleaning, painting, and basic building repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times.
• Load and unload machinery from lorries and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Accurately complete all relevant documentation for inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Clean, prepare, and refinish machinery as required.
• Support engineers with workshop and operational activities.
• Re‑fuel and de‑fuel machinery in line with safety procedures.
• Deliver and collect machinery and parts throughout the UK.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.
• Promptly report any hazards, near misses, or accidents.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Service Manager.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Calm, patient, and professional under pressure.
• A dependable team player with the ability to work independently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to take on varied responsibilities.
• Honest, trustworthy, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrates pride in maintaining high standards of work.
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential).
• Forklift licence (beneficial).

How to Apply

If you are a proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys a varied, hands‑on role, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today or contact Alex at Impact Recruitment for more information.