Outdoor Yard Operator with Forklift (Mon–Fri 6am–3pm)

careers-dunbia; West Devon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia West Devon is offering a Yard Operative role within a leading European food processing company. You will help keep outdoor spaces clean, safe and well‑maintained and support the production team as needed.

The role is outdoors, involves lifting and moving crates and pallets, operating a forklift, and following Health, Safety and Hygiene standards in line with company rules. Mon–Fri shifts from 6am to 3pm, £14.03 per hour. No sponsorship available for overseas applicants.

Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Able to follow health and safety procedures.
• Forklift license desirable; training will be provided.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support other team members within the department.
• Keep the yard tidy and manage deliveries to the relevant department.
• Carry out duties in other departments when required.
• Maintain Health, Safety and Hygiene standards as per company rules.
• Remove crates/pallets from outside shop and bring to the yard.
• Operate a forklift to empty bins into skips, load and unload lorries.
• Supply production with clean bins, trays and pallets.
• Keep yard area clean and tidy.
• Wash plastics pallets and move to cold store when required.
• Ensure crate store is full for next day’s production.

Skills

Outdoor work

Health & Safety

Communication

Work ethic

Self-motivation

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Dunbia West Devon is offering a Yard Operative role within a leading European food processing company. You will help keep outdoor spaces clean, safe and well‑maintained and support the production team as needed.

The role is outdoors, involves lifting and moving crates and pallets, operating a forklift, and following Health, Safety and Hygiene standards in line with company rules. Mon–Fri shifts from 6am to 3pm, £14.03 per hour. No sponsorship available for overseas applicants.