General Yard Operative — Hands-On Depot Role + Growth

VolkerWessels UK; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

VolkerGround Engineering in Morecambe is looking for a General / Yard Operative to join the depot team. This hands-on role focuses on keeping the yard organised, stock maintained and supporting engineers to keep projects on track.

You will carry out yard duties, assist with lifts inspections, help with stock checks and ensure safety and housekeeping standards are met. A Full UK driving licence is required and yard/engineering experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard, depot, construction or engineering environment desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• CSCS labourer and CPCS A17C card advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general yard duties, including loading, unloading, storing and organising materials and equipment.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the depot, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment.
• Conduct stock and inventory checks on stores containers returned from site.
• Replenish, organise and record stock levels, reporting requirements for re-ordering.
• Assist engineers with six-monthly inspections of lifting equipment.
• Quarantine and dispose of failed equipment as directed, ensuring replacements are arranged.
• Support the preparation and checking of plant and equipment before deployment to site.
• Collect and deliver equipment to project sites using the company vehicle when required.
• Work safely around plant, vehicles and heavy equipment at all times.
• Support the wider depot team with general operational activities as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Yard/warehouse experience

Organisational skills

Team & independence

Safety consciousness

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

CSCS labourer

CPCS A17C Telescopic Handler card

Job description

VolkerGround Engineering in Morecambe is looking for a General / Yard Operative to join the depot team. This hands-on role focuses on keeping the yard organised, stock maintained and supporting engineers to keep projects on track.

You will carry out yard duties, assist with lifts inspections, help with stock checks and ensure safety and housekeeping standards are met. A Full UK driving licence is required and yard/engineering experience is desirable.