Yard Labourer

Stannah; Andover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company located in Andover is seeking a Yard Labourer to join their operational team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in the yard, managing recycling waste, and loading/unloading waste vehicles. Successful candidates will have a valid counterbalance forklift licence and experience in a yard environment. Benefits include a market-aligned salary, profit share bonus, generous holiday, and a robust health plan. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to employee well-being.

Benefits

Market-Aligned Salary

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a yard or industrial environment is essential.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of yard and storage areas.
• Manage recycling waste and dispose of materials properly.
• Load and unload waste vehicles as required.
• Operate equipment including forklift, sweeping machines, and compactors.

Skills

Forklift counterbalance experience

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Ability to work independently

Reliability and flexibility

Education

Valid counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Yard Labourer Jobs in Andover at Stannah – Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Yard Labourer to join Stannah, based at Stephenson Close, Andover.

This role will involve maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the yard and internal areas, managing day‑to‑day recycling waste, and supporting yard operations, including loading and unloading waste vehicles and carrying out additional yard duties as required.

Working Hours: 22 hours a week, 08:00–12:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00–12:00 Friday on a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well‑organised working environment and enjoys working as part of a hands‑on operational team.

To be successful as a Yard Labourer, it is essential that you have previous experience working in a yard or industrial environment and a good understanding of health and safety procedures. Forklift counterbalance experience is essential, and experience working with recycling equipment would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of yard, storage areas, and workspaces
• Manage recycling waste and dispose of packaging, scrap metal, and wood
• Load and unload waste vehicles as required
• Operate equipment including forklift (counterbalance), sweeping machines, compactors, and hoovers
• Carry out general maintenance tasks such as sweeping, debris removal, and seasonal snow/ice clearing
• Support deliveries and assist with logistics when required
• Work in accordance with all Health & Safety, environmental, and safe systems of work

Please see the full job description here: Yard Labourer Job Description

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Previous yard, warehouse, or labouring experience (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• High standards of cleanliness, reliability, and flexibility

Benefits

• Market‑Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well‑being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.