Sideloader Driver - Timber Yard Operative

Woodlands Home & Garden Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Staff discount

Free parking

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Woodlands Home & Garden Group in Rodley, Leeds (LS13) invites applications for a Sideloader Driver in a busy timber yard. You will move timber between the yard, sawmill and production areas, load and unload vehicles safely, and operate sideloaders, forklifts or combilifts (training provided).

This permanent, full‑time role offers Monday to Friday hours, potential early start, overtime, and a salary of £13.00 per hour for licensed drivers, plus an annual bonus, 28 days' holiday, staff discount,

Qualifications

• Valid Sideloader or Combilift licence.
• Reliable and safety-focused.
• Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment.
• Team player with a proactive approach.
• Previous timber yard experience helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Moving timber between the yard, sawmill and production areas.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operating sideloaders, forklifts or combilifts (training provided if needed).
• Supporting the wider team and learning additional skills.
• Working to targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Sideloader licence

Combilift licence

Safety-focused

Team player

Tools

Forklift/Combilift

Job description

Sideloader Driver – Timber Yard Operative

Location: Rodley, Leeds (LS13 1NP)

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 9:30AM to 6:00PM (potential for 6AM to 2:30PM)

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £13.00 per hour, with increases for licensed Sideloader Drivers

Start Date: ASAP

JOIN A BUSINESS THAT'S GROWING

Woodlands Home & Garden Group is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of premium sheds, log cabins and garden buildings. Every day, our products leave Yorkshire for customers across the UK, and our warehouse and logistics teams are at the heart of making that happen.

We're looking for an experienced, safety-conscious Sideloader Driver who enjoys working in a busy warehouse environment, takes pride in accuracy and wants to join a business that values commitment, teamwork and continuous improvement.

KEY TASKS

• Moving timber between the yard, sawmill and production areas
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Operating sideloaders, forklifts or combilifts (training provided if needed)
• Supporting the wider team and learning additional skills
• Working to targets while maintaining safety and quality standards

What We Are Looking For

• Valid Sideloader or Combilift licence
• Reliable and safety-focused
• Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment
• Team player with a proactive approach

Previous timber yard or warehouse experience is helpful but not essential.

What We Offer

Stable Monday to Friday role with consistent hours and overtime available.

Competitive pay with increases for licensed drivers and the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.

28 days holiday, staff discount, free parking and additional benefits including Cycle to Work and Employee Assistance Programme.

Full training, workwear provided, and opportunities to develop further skills within the business.

Apply now

Apply with your CV and contact details. You will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK and references if successful.