Fork Lift -Yard operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Temporary position with potential for

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Yard Person to operate a counterbalance forklift in Sturminster Newton. This temporary role offers an hourly rate of up to £13.60 with potential for permanent placement. Duties include loading/unloading gas cylinders, maintaining yard order, and assisting with deliveries.

The ideal candidate holds a valid counterbalance forklift licence and a full Category B driving licence, can work safely, and supports depot colleagues daily in a full-time, Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Full Category B Driving Licence (essential).
• Experience in yard/warehouse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading gas cylinders safely using a counterbalance forklift.
• Organising and maintaining the yard to a high standard.
• Carrying out stock movements and basic stock checks.
• Assisting with deliveries and collections as required.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Supporting the wider depot team with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Category B driving licence

Job description

This temporary Fork Lift - Yard Operative role in Sturminster Newton offers up to £13.60 per hour through Manpower UK, with potential for permanent placement. Duties include loading and unloading gas cylinders via counterbalance truck, maintaining yard order, completing stock movements and basic checks, and assisting with deliveries and collections. A valid counterbalance licence and full Category B driving permit are essential. The successful candidate will follow health and safety procedures and support depot colleagues daily. Working hours are typically full-time, Monday to Friday. Reliability, care with equipment and a methodical approach suit this position.

Yard Person/Forklift Driver (Temporary with Potential for Permanent) Location: Stalbridge Salary: £13.60 per hour

Our client is seeking a reliable and hardworking Yard Person to join our team in Stalbridge on a temporary basis, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading gas cylinders safely using a counterbalance forklift.
• Organising and maintaining the yard to a high standard.
• Carrying out stock movements and basic stock checks.
• Assisting with deliveries and collections as required.
• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Supporting the wider depot team with day-to-day operations.

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Full Category B Driving Licence (essential).
• Previous experience working in a yard, warehouse, or similar environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and physically fit.

What''s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Immediate start available.
• Temporary position with the possibility of a permanent role.
• Opportunity to work for a well-established and respected company.
• Supportive team environment.

If you''re a motivated individual with the required licences and are looking for a role that could lead to a permanent opportunity, we''d love to hear from you.