Timber Yard Operative

JDR Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking Timber Yard Operatives in Salford to handle, process, and distribute timber products efficiently. The role involves loading/unloading materials and handling customer orders.

Candidates must demonstrate a good level of physical fitness, basic numeracy, and teamwork skills. The position requires adherence to health and safety practices and may involve early starts or overtime.

Experience in a timber yard or warehouse is desirable, and the pay is £14.62 per hour.

Qualifications

• Good level of physical fitness required as manual handling is involved.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading timber and building materials from delivery vehicles.
• Picking and preparing customer orders accurately.
• Operating yard machinery if trained and authorised.
• Maintaining stock levels and assisting with stock checks.
• Reporting damaged stock and equipment faults.

Skills

Good level of physical fitness

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong awareness of health & safety practices

Reliable and punctual

Tools

Forklift Truck licence (counterbalance or side loader preferred)

Job description

JDR Recruitment are looking for Timber Yard operatives for our client in Salford.

Job Purpose:

To support the efficient day‑to‑day operations of the timber yard by handling, processing, storing, and distributing timber products safely and effectively, ensuring high standards of customer service and stock management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading timber and building materials from delivery vehicles
• Picking and preparing customer orders accurately
• Operating yard machinery (e.g. forklift trucks, saw equipment – if trained and authorised)
• Cutting timber to size according to customer requirements
• Maintaining stock levels and assisting with stock checks
• Keeping the yard clean, organised, and safe at all times
• Assisting customers with product selection and loading vehicles
• Following all health & safety procedures and site regulations
• Reporting damaged stock, equipment faults, or hazards
• Labelling, storing, and rotating stock correctly

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Good level of physical fitness (manual handling involved)
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices
• Reliable and punctual

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a timber yard, builders' merchant, or warehouse
• Forklift Truck (FLT) licence (counterbalance or side loader preferred)
• Knowledge of timber types and building materials
• Customer service experience

Personal Attributes:

• Hardworking and proactive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor-based role in a timber yard environment
• Regular manual handling and lifting required
• May involve early starts, weekends, or overtime depending on business needs

Shifts:

Monday - Friday Rotating 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm – candidates must be able to work both shifts

Pay:

£14.62 per hour

These role are temporary to permanent for the right candidates

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.