Forklift-Licensed Yard Operative (Multi-Site)

Gotpeople Limited; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotpeople Limited seeks a Yard Operative with a valid forklift licence to support daily operations across two sites, Wolverton and Thurleigh. You will assist in yard and operations tasks, ensure safety, and help prepare and move equipment as part of a busy logistics environment.

The role requires hands-on involvement in stock management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to health and safety procedures, reporting issues promptly to line management.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid forklift licence.
• Willing to work across two sites: Wolverton and Thurleigh.
• Assist in the smooth running of the Operations and Yard departments.

Responsibilities

• Attend the daily toolbox talk at 7:30am.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard and report concerns to management.
• Inspect and service equipment regularly.
• Prepare equipment for jobs per management requests.
• Load and unload equipment using various vehicles, including forklifts and telehandlers.
• Ensure loads are secured to trailers and stillages.
• Collate and check stock levels with operations staff.
• Assist in annual stock checks and asset identification.

Skills

Forklift licence

Stock control

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Telehandler

Job description

Gotpeople Limited seeks a Yard Operative with a valid forklift licence to support daily operations across two sites, Wolverton and Thurleigh. You will assist in yard and operations tasks, ensure safety, and help prepare and move equipment as part of a busy logistics environment.

The role requires hands-on involvement in stock management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to health and safety procedures, reporting issues promptly to line management.