Yard Operative

www.sammons.co.uk; Battle; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons in Battle, East Sussex is seeking a reliable Yard Operative to join the busy team. This office-based? role involves yard duties, goods in/out, quality checking, packaging and general warehouse support. Full training will be provided on quality control processes.

The position is full time, with day shifts and potential for permanent placement. The salary is £13.25 per hour and the job is located in Battle, East Sussex.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Experience in yard/warehouse or related environment advantageous.
• Forklift licence desirable.
• Ability to read engineering drawings beneficial with training.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supporting goods in and goods out processes.
• Packaging and preparing completed projects for customers.
• Carrying out quality checks on finished products following training.
• Working from engineering drawings and completing relevant documentation.
• Preparing full pallet listings and keeping project records up to date.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using a forklift where required.
• Supporting stock and consumable control.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Providing occasional cover at another local warehouse site when required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Good IT skills

Heavy lifting

Flexible / adaptable

Understanding engineering drawings

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Battle, East Sussex | £13.25 per hour | Posted 2 days ago

• Job Title: Yard Operative


• Contract Type: Permanent


• Location: Battle, East Sussex


• Job Base: Office based


• Salary: £13.25 per hour


• Reference: V-134421


• Contact Phone: [phone]


• Job Published: 21/08/2026 18:06

Job Description

Yard Operative

Battle, East Sussex | £13.25 per hour | Posted 2 days ago

Our client is looking for a reliable and hands-on Yard Operative to join their busy team. This is a varied role combining yard duties, goods in and goods out, quality checking, packaging and general warehouse support. The successful candidate will be organised and comfortable working as part of a friendly team. Full training will be provided on the quality control processes.

What's on Offer?

• Job type: Full time, Temp to Perm


• Location: Battle


• Hours: Day shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting goods in and goods out processes


• Packaging and preparing completed projects for customers


• Carrying out quality checks on finished products following training


• Working from engineering drawings and completing relevant documentation


• Preparing full pallet listings and keeping project records up to date


• Loading and unloading vehicles using a forklift where required


• Supporting stock and consumable control


• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment


• Providing occasional cover at another local warehouse site when required

Skills & Experience

• Full UK driving licence is essential


• Previous experience within a yard, warehouse, steelwork or similar environment would be advantageous


• Forklift licence would be highly desirable


• Ability to understand engineering drawings would be beneficial, although training can be provided


• Good IT skills


• Comfortable carrying out some heavy lifting


• Flexible and able to manage changing priorities