Yard Foreman – Full Time – Caxton

Catering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

REED Business Support seeks a Yard Operative for a permanent role in Cambridge. You will handle goods in and out, maintain high housekeeping standards, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

The job requires physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service. Responsibilities include unloading deliveries, reporting discrepancies with photos, loading vehicles, and ensuring all paperwork is complete.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness is required for manual handling tasks.
• Forklift operation training will be provided, though prior experience is advantageous.
• Must hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented attitude are essential.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Goods In: unload deliveries, check items, report discrepancies, document issues, follow Safe Systems of Work.
• Goods Out: load vehicles, ensure paperwork, verify roadworthiness, pick orders for dispatch, securely pack pallets.
• Housekeeping: maintain high standards, secure stock, keep yard and car park tidy.
• Health and Safety: follow safety protocols, report near misses or accidents, wear PPE.

Skills

Physical fitness

Forklift operation

Full driving licence

Customer service

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

Yard Operative

Location: Caxton, CB23
Job Type: Full-time
£26,000 – 30,000REED Business Support are representing our client who are seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join their team. This role involves a variety of tasks including handling goods in and out, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will be physically fit and capable of working outside in all-weather conditions, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service.

Day-to-day of the role:

Goods In:

Unload deliveries, ensuring all items are received in good condition and in correct quantities.
Report any discrepancies to the Yard Manager or Branch Manager, including taking photos of issues before unloading.
Handle delivery notes and paperwork correctly, noting any issues on the delivery ticket.
Follow company’s risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work during unloading.Goods Out:

Load vehicles ensuring correct quantities and that paperwork is complete.
Ensure that all loaded vehicles are roadworthy and safe for public highway travel.
Pick orders in readiness for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and quality of products.
Securely pack and band pallets for transport.

Housekeeping:

Maintain high standards as set by the Yard Manager and Branch Manager.
Ensure all stock is stored securely and safely.
Keep all yard and car park areas clean and tidy.

Health and Safety:

Responsible for your own health and safety and maintaining the yard and warehouse standards.
Report any near misses or accidents immediately.
Wear appropriate PPE at all times and manage its upkeep.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Physical fitness due to manual handling requirements.
Ability to operate a forklift; training will be provided.
Must possess a full, clean driving licence.
Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.
Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented attitude.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Salary: £26000 – £31000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire