Yard Assistant

Manpower; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a Yard Assistant with FLT in Maidstone. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.50 per hour, with potential overtime. Candidates must hold a valid FLT counterbalance license and possess strong customer service skills. The job involves yard maintenance duties, operating a counterbalance fork lift, and occasional administrative tasks. The position starts immediately and is temporary, enduring until April 2026. A London weighting bonus is also included in the package.

Benefits

Competitive pay

London weighting bonus

Free on-site parking

Provided PPE

Comprehensive training

Access to online courses 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

• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ensure professional operations in line with client standards.
• General yard and maintenance duties including heavy lifting of gas cylinders.
• Operate the Fork Lift - counterbalance.
• Assist in the office taking calls from customers during busy periods.
• Carry out some general admin duties with full training provided.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Computer literate

Tools

FLT counterbalance

Job description

Overview

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 (phone number removed) between 0800 and 1700 Monday - Friday or click apply

Job Info

Job Title: Yard Assistant with FLT - Dartford

Company: Manpower

Location: Maidstone, Kent

£13.50 - £20.25 Per hour Plus London Weighting Bonus

Posted: Jan 13th 2026

Closes: Feb 13th 2026

Sector: Distribution

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

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