Steel Yard Specialist with Combi-Lift Certification

AJ Engineering and Construction Services; Forres; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Training and development opportunities

Company workwear and PPE provided

Secure long-term employment

Job summary

AJ Engineering & Construction Services is seeking an experienced Yardperson to manage the safe handling, storage, and movement of steel materials across our yard and production facilities in the UK. The role supports production schedules by ensuring materials are available and correctly staged for upcoming work.

Key responsibilities include operating Combi-lift and other equipment, loading deliveries, organising stock, and maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in yard or materials handling within steel/engineering sectors.
• Valid Combi-lift licence or substantial forklift experience.
• Experience handling long-length and structural steel materials.
• Knowledge of safe loading/unloading practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate Combi-lift and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload steel deliveries from lorries and transport vehicles.
• Move raw materials and finished products between yard and workshops.
• Organise stock locations for efficient retrieval.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and notes.
• Prepare materials and orders for dispatch according to customer requirements.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory management.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping across yard and storage areas.
• Report defects and maintenance needs of equipment.
• Collaborate with production, fabrication, and logistics teams.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Materials handling

Stock control

Safety awareness

Tools

Combi-lift forklift

Loading equipment

Job description

AJ Engineering & Construction Services is seeking an experienced Yardperson to manage the safe handling, storage, and movement of steel materials across our yard and production facilities in the UK. The role supports production schedules by ensuring materials are available and correctly staged for upcoming work.

Key responsibilities include operating Combi-lift and other equipment, loading deliveries, organising stock, and maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.