Timber Yard Loader: Safe, Efficient, Growth & Benefits

The Timber Group; Herringswell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Contributory pension & life assurance

Retail discounts across high street

Colleague discounts across group

Travel discounts

Training & development programs

Job summary

The Timber Group in Herringswell is seeking a Loader to help safely load timber onto delivery vehicles, ensuring items are secure and ready for the road. You will work outdoors and use side loaders, following health and safety rules and PPE guidance.

You will also undertake general yard tasks, check loading notes, and communicate with drivers and supervisors to keep operations on track. A valid side loader licence and good lifting know-how are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid side loader licence and understanding of safe lifting and load securing.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Organised and able to communicate well while managing time independently.
• Experience in a timber yard or similar manual handling role is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Safely load timber onto delivery vehicles, ensuring items are secure for the road.
• Use manual handling techniques and equipment like side loaders to complete tasks.
• Check loading notes to confirm correct items and quantities are dispatched.
• Keep the loading area clean, tidy and organised.
• Assist with general yard tasks: moving stock, stacking timber, tidying.
• Communicate with drivers, yard teammates and supervisors to stay on track.
• Follow health and safety rules and wear required PPE.
• Flag damaged goods or safety concerns immediately.

Skills

Safety

Manual handling

Time management

Communication

Organisation

Education

Side loader licence

Tools

Side loader

Job description

The Timber Group in Herringswell is seeking a Loader to help safely load timber onto delivery vehicles, ensuring items are secure and ready for the road. You will work outdoors and use side loaders, following health and safety rules and PPE guidance.

You will also undertake general yard tasks, check loading notes, and communicate with drivers and supervisors to keep operations on track. A valid side loader licence and good lifting know-how are required.