Workshop & Yard Operative

Terbergdts; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Terberg DTS UK is seeking a Workshop and Yard Operative to support operations at the Elland site. The role involves managing vehicle movements, performing yard maintenance, and assisting with workshop activities to ensure a clean and efficient working environment. Candidates should possess a UK driving license and preferably a forklift license, with previous experience in a logistics setting being desirable. Attractive benefits include company pension, life insurance, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for further training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a yard, workshop, or logistics environment is desirable.
• Must operate shunters and forklifts safely.
• Ability to coordinate vehicle movements in line with schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle movements and assist with loading/unloading.
• Capture photographic documentation for vehicle audits.
• Perform weekly yard maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

Vehicle movement

Yard maintenance

Forklift operation

Education

Full UK driving licence

Forklift licence (training provided)

Job description

Terberg DTS UK is looking for a Workshop and Yard Operative to support the efficient operation of the Elland site.

Location: Elland, Halifax

What is the job role?

To support the efficient operation of the Elland site by managing vehicle movements, assisting with workshop and yard activities, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely vehicle processing and supporting cross-functional site operations.

Requirements and what we are looking for

• Operate shunters and manage general vehicle movement across the site.
• Plan and coordinate vehicle movements in line with workshop schedules to ensure ‘just in time’ availability.
• Assist with loading and unloading of shunters on inbound and outbound transport.
• Capture off-hire and on-hire photographs of shunters for documentation and quality control.
• Support with valeting a range of vehicles to ensure they are clean, presentable, and staged for customer collection.
• Carry out weekly vehicle stock audits, ensuring all vehicles are correctly mapped to on-site yard locations and that relevant systems are updated to reflect accurate vehicle whereabouts.
• Perform weekly yard and perimeter cleaning, ensuring all areas are free from foreign object debris (FOD) and maintained to a high standard.
• Carry out general building and yard maintenance, including tidying, basic repairs, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.
• Operate forklifts and other site equipment in accordance with training and safety procedures.
• Support workshop teams with ad hoc tasks, including parts handling, equipment set-up, and vehicle preparation.
• Collaborate with other departments on site-wide projects and operational improvements.
• Monitor and report any site hazards, maintenance needs, or equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements and yard activities using digital tools.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the purpose of the role or to support the needs of the business.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Forklift licence preferred (training can be provided).
• Previous experience in a yard, workshop, or logistics environment is desirable.

What do Terberg DTS offer you?

At Terberg you are part of the market leading supplier of specialist vehicles, equipment and support to the UK logistics, distribution, port, industrial, aviation and fire and rescue. The atmosphere in our family business is fantastic and you will work within a motivated team. We offer great benefits including; company pension, life insurance, cycle to work scheme and more. Personal development is important to us so further training and education may be offered so you can excel.

Is this the right career path for you?

Let us know by sending an email [e-mail] and attach your CV and a brief description of why you want to apply for the role. If you would like more information about the company or the vacancy, Please contact our Internal Recruitment Team on 01422 257 100.

Royal Terberg Group operates worldwide in the development, production and service of special vehicles and systems for logistics and refuse collection. As a family business, we stand for our people. Based on our core values, we focus on sustainable growth and innovation, which has made us successful for more than 150 years. For example, we have been investing in electrically powered vehicles since 2014 and are testing hydrogen to the full. We want to deal responsibly with our environment so that future generations can continue our success.