FLT Yard and chemical process operator

Time Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Recruitment is seeking a dependable Yard Operative to join our Heywood team. This is a physically active role working outdoors in all weather conditions. A valid Counterbalance FLT licence is essential.

You will operate FLT, handle chemicals, load and unload, and maintain yard stock while following health and safety procedures. The role requires reliability, punctuality, and flexibility with working hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential).
• Experience in yard or warehouse environment preferred.
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with working hours.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently.
• Handling chemicals.
• Load and unload vehicles and containers.
• Organise and maintain yard stock and materials.
• Ensure the yard is clean, safe, and well-organised.
• Assist with general yard duties including manual handling.
• Support deliveries and collections.
• Perform basic maintenance checks on equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Liaise with warehouse and transport teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Report any issues or hazards promptly.

Skills

FLT licence

Yard experience

Physical fitness

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Yard Operative - Heywood

Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
• Flexibility required: 06:00 - 18:00 when needed
• Saturday: 07:00 - 11:00 (as required)

Pay:

• £12.82 per hour

Location: Heywood

About the Role:

We are looking for a dependable and proactiveYard Operativeto join our team in Heywood. This is a physically active role working outdoors in all weather conditions. A validCounterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) licenceis essential. If you have experience working with chemicals this would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently
• Handling chemicals
• Load and unload vehicles and containers
• Organise and maintain yard stock and materials
• Ensure the yard is clean, safe, and well-organised
• Assist with general yard duties including manual handling
• Support deliveries and collections
• Perform basic maintenance checks on equipment
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Liaise with warehouse and transport teams to ensure smooth operations
• Report any issues or hazards promptly

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)
• Previous experience in a yard or warehouse environment (preferred)
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Must have good communication skills both verbally and written.