Hands-On Yard Operative: Machinery & Logistics

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Farnham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment are recruiting a Yard Operative in Farnham, Surrey, to join a busy workshop team. This permanent role involves practical, hands-on work keeping the yard organised and safe while coordinating deliveries and transport for machinery. A reliable, detail‑oriented approach is essential in a busy workshop environment.

Based in Farnham, the role offers steady Mon-Fri hours with opportunities to work with machinery and gain exposure to transport and logistics within a busy operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a yard, workshop, transport or machinery-related role.
• Good organisational skills & attention to detail.
• Confidence working around machinery & coordinating deliveries.
• Reliable, practical approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Experience with machinery inspections (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Keeping the yard clean, safe & organised.
• Coordinating machinery deliveries, collections & transport.
• Loading & unloading machinery.
• Checking machinery for damage, missing attachments & paintwork issues.
• Ensuring machines match specifications & sales orders.
• Checking attachments, equipment & paperwork before dispatch.
• Arranging pre-delivery inspections (PDIs).

Skills

Yard experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Machinery awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Experience with machinery inspections

Tools

DMS Titan

Job description

Platinum Recruitment are recruiting a Yard Operative in Farnham, Surrey, to join a busy workshop team. This permanent role involves practical, hands-on work keeping the yard organised and safe while coordinating deliveries and transport for machinery. A reliable, detail‑oriented approach is essential in a busy workshop environment.

Based in Farnham, the role offers steady Mon-Fri hours with opportunities to work with machinery and gain exposure to transport and logistics within a busy operation.