Senior Yard Operative

Reactive Driving Recruitment Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Reactive Driving Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Yard Operative for the Wolverhampton area. This hands-on role focuses on the efficient day-to-day operation of the yard and warehouse, supervising others and operating machinery. The position is listed as temp to perm with a £15.00 per hour rate.

The successful candidate will lead from the front, coordinate workloads, and ensure safety standards while maintaining a clean, organized work area and complying with PPE and lifting procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven yard or warehouse experience
• Heavy machinery experience required
• Overhead crane experience required or highly desirable
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling
• Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated
• Confident leading by example and taking responsibility

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on across the yard and warehouse
• Load and unload vehicles using forklifts and overhead cranes
• Pick, pack, receive, and dispatch materials
• Ensure materials are handled and stored safely
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working area
• Safely operate overhead cranes and heavy machinery
• Operate B1, B2, and B3 forklifts where required
• Complete daily equipment checks and report faults promptly
• Lead by example and work alongside the team
• Allocate daily tasks and manage workloads
• Keep operations running safely and efficientlyDeal with day-to-day issues using a practical, common-sense approach
• Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times
• Act as the first point of contact for yard and warehouse matters
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the yard and warehouse
• Ensure PPE, machinery, and lifting procedures are used correctly
• Challenge and address unsafe practices immediately

Skills

Yard/warehouse experience

Heavy machinery experience

Overhead crane experience

Manual handling

Lead by example

Reliable and motivated

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Senior Yard Operative Reactive Driving Recruitment Ltd-Bilston, West Midlands, England

Senior Yard & Warehouse Operative

Temp to perm

£15.00 per hour

Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Yard Operative for one of our logistics clients in the Wolverhampton area. This is a hands-on and fast paced role where you will be responsible for the efficiency of the day-to-day operation of the yard and warehouse. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience in a logistics/transport yard, supervising others and operating machinery. This role is suited to someone who leads from the front, uses common sense, and is not afraid to get stuck in alongside the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work hands-on across the yard and warehouse
• Load and unload vehicles using forklifts and overhead cranes
• Pick, pack, receive, and dispatch materials
• Ensure materials are handled and stored safely
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working area
• Safely operate overhead cranes and heavy machinery
• Operate B1, B2, and B3 forklifts where required
• Complete daily equipment checks and report faults promptly
• Lead by example and work alongside the team
• Allocate daily tasks and manage workloads
• Keep operations running safely and efficientlyDeal with day-to-day issues using a practical, common-sense approach
• Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times
• Act as the first point of contact for yard and warehouse matters
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the yard and warehouse
• Ensure PPE, machinery, and lifting procedures are used correctly
• Challenge and address unsafe practices immediately

Skills and Experience

• Proven yard or warehouse experience
• Heavy machinery experience (essential)
• Overhead crane experience (essential/highly desirable)
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling
• Reliable, hardworking, and self-motivated
• Confident leading by example and taking responsibility

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.