Stockyard Operative

Wienerberger UK; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider is seeking a Stockyard Operative at their Sittingbourne site. This role involves operating forklifts, assisting with distribution tasks, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess a valid forklift licence and a commitment to working safely. The position offers full training and a competitive salary up to £33,660, along with various employee benefits such as pension scheme, employee discounts, and health programs. Join us and grow your career with us today.

Benefits

Salary up to £33,660

Pension scheme

Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee assistance and wellbeing programme

Life assurance (2x annual salary)

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck licence.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Ability to understand Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the distribution function.
• Work closely with distribution teams to ensure timely product handling.
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Forklift truck operation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Current forklift truck licence

Job description

Come and join us as a Stockyard Operative at our Smeed Dean site in Sittingbourne!

wienerberger UK & Ireland is dedicated to empowering the construction industry to create a sustainable future for generations to come, through an extensive range of high‑quality building products, systems and solutions. We foster long‑term partnerships, support exceptional careers and place sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Stockyard Operative at our Smeed Dean site, you will be fully trained to become hands‑on with the day‑to‑day operations of our manufacturing site; operating various equipment and forklifts whilst ensuring high levels of health and safety at all times.

We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as a Stockyard Operative where you will…

• Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the distribution function with the stockyard
• Provide a helpful and efficient service to our haulage partners, customers and field sales
• Work closely with our distribution teams to facilitate the timely picking, packing and wrapping of all products prior to collection
• Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping in accordance with our PIP targets, highlighting any concerns using the quality and hazard reporting process
• Actively take part in any training to enhance your role
• Continually challenge the status quo to drive further improvements
• Operating forklift truck

Hours of Work

7.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

About You

• Current / valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck licence with recent driving experience within the last six months
• Previous manufacturing experience working with machinery
• You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands‑on
• Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently as well as willingness to work overtime
• Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness
• Able to work to production targets
• Ability to understand work instructions (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised
• Flexible approach to duties
• Physically fit as the role involves significant manual handling and working outdoors in all weathers
• Good literacy – as there is some paperwork involved
• Excellent time‑keeping
• A can‑do attitude
• Good team‑working skills

Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.

About our Benefits

• Salary up to £33,660 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
• Pension scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑rated for shift workers)
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programme (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get‑fit programmes) and even more health & wellbeing benefits include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
• Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider and recommendations on savings & loans options)
• Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms and wienerberger products
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme

About Wienerberger Ltd

Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

So what are you waiting for? Come and join wienerberger as a Stockyard Operative and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.