Yard & Logistics Operator — Forklift Pro

Caterpillar; Wimborne Minster; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus up to 6%

Pension scheme matching 10%

Share scheme matching 50%

Flexible benefits including health and

EV car lease option

Holiday purchase

Job summary

Caterpillar is hiring a Yard Operator in Wimborne, Dorset. You will support yard and logistics operations, ensuring safe, efficient movement, storage and preparation of materials in the external yard environment.

Role requires experience in yard/logistics, forklift operation, outdoor work, and a good grasp of health and safety. The position is full-time and on-site, with competitive benefits and pension matching.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard/logistics/warehouse environments.
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance) required; Flexi/Bendi desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Basic IT skills for material movement recording.

Responsibilities

• Operate within the yard to move, store, and organise materials.
• Handle incoming/outgoing collections and deliveries with safe unloading/loading and accurate paperwork.
• Prepare bases, stillages, pallets and storage areas to support production and dispatch.
• Move materials using forklift trucks and other handling equipment safely and in line with procedures.
• Support dispatch preparation and staging of materials for collection or transport.
• Maintain clear yard layout and high housekeeping standards for a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with stores and logistics to ensure smooth material flow between yard and internal operations.

Skills

Forklift licence - counterbalance

Outdoor work

Health and safety awareness

Material handling experience

IT literacy

Tools

SAP

Job description

Caterpillar is hiring a Yard Operator in Wimborne, Dorset. You will support yard and logistics operations, ensuring safe, efficient movement, storage and preparation of materials in the external yard environment.

Role requires experience in yard/logistics, forklift operation, outdoor work, and a good grasp of health and safety. The position is full-time and on-site, with competitive benefits and pension matching.