Yard Assistant

Manpower UK Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated individual to join their client's team in Dartford. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring safe operations, including operating a counterbalance Fork Lift and managing general maintenance. Candidates must have a valid FLT counterbalance licence and a Cat B driving licence. The position offers competitive pay at £13.50 per hour plus benefits including free parking and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Provided PPE

Comprehensive training

Career development access through 'MyPath'

Qualifications

• Valid FLT counterbalance licence - refreshed in the last 3 years.
• Valid Cat B driving licence.
• Successful candidates require a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ensuring safe and professional operations in line with client standards.
• General yard and maintenance duties including the heavy lifting of gas cylinders.
• Operating the Fork Lift - counterbalance.
• Occasionally assisting in the office taking calls from customers.
• Some general admin duties will be required - full training is given.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Computer literate

Tools

Fork Lift (counterbalance)

Job description

Are you seeking a new opportunity? Join our client's team at Dartford and enjoy:

Competitive Pay: Earn £13.50 per hour, overtime rates of £20.25 paid after 37.5 hours per week. Rates are PAYE, 28 days holiday per year which increase with length of service.

London weighting bonus paid - £7.75 per day

Shifts: Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm with some overtime required.

Perks: Free on-site parking, provided PPE, comprehensive training.

Career Development: Access to Manpower 'MyPath' for online courses.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ensuring safe and professional operations in line with client standards.
• General yard and maintenance duties including the heavy lifting of gas cylinders
• Operating the Fork Lift - counterbalance
• Occasionally assisting in the office taking calls from customers during busy periods
• Some general admin duties will be required - full training is given

Requirements

• Valid FLT counterbalance licence - refreshed in the last 3 years
• Valid Cat B driving licence
• Outstanding customer service
• Computer literate
• Successful candidates require a DBS check

Details

• The role is due to start immediately and run until the end of April 2026 when it will be reviewed.
• If you are interested please telephone Manpower on 01472 361616 between 0800 and 1700 Monday - Friday or click apply!