Yard Operative

Workchain; Berkswell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days’ annual leave plus bank hols

Tea and coffee on site

Fresh lunch options available daily

Job summary

Workchain is recruiting a Warehouse / Yard Operative to join a small, friendly team based in Berkswell, working for a supplier of groundwork materials. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, is happy working both inside and outside, and wants a stable permanent position.

Your main duties include picking and packing orders, wrapping pallets, loading and unloading, bundling pipes, and operating forklifts with training provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with a hands-on approach.
• Willing to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Flexible to cover alternate shifts and holidays.
• Interest in securing permanent employment after 13 weeks.
• Hold a forklift license of some kind with proven experience.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders for dispatch.
• Wrap pallets and prepare goods for transport.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Bundle and handle pipes and groundwork supplies.
• Work in both warehouse and outdoor yard.
• Operate Flexi and Telehandler forklifts with training.

Skills

Forklift operation

Telehandler

Flexi license

Tools

Forklift

Telehandler

Flexi license

Job description

Warehouse / Yard Operative – BerkswellPay: £13.50 per hour rising to approximately £14.50 per hourHours: Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00Temp to Perm: Permanent contract after 13 weeksWorkchain is recruiting for a Warehouse / Yard Operative to join a small, friendly team based in Berkswell, working for a supplier of groundwork materials.This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, is happy working both inside and outside, and wants a stable permanent position.

The Role

Your main duties will include:

• Picking and packing orders ready for dispatch.
• Wrapping pallets.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Bundling and handling pipes and other groundwork supplies.
• Working in both the warehouse and the outdoor yard.
• Operating Flexi and Telehandler forklifts, with training provided.
• Helping to keep the warehouse and yard organised and running smoothly.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, with a one‑hour lunch break.

Flexibility is required to cover holidays, which will involve working 10:00–19:00. No weekend or bank holiday work. Overtime is available during the week and paid at the flat hourly rate.

Pay and Benefits

• £13.50 per hour during the first 13 weeks through Workchain.
• Pay increases to approximately £30,500 per year (around £14.50 per hour) once you move onto a permanent contract.
• 21 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays once permanent.
• Tea and coffee provided on site.
• Fresh sandwiches and wraps available daily for lunch.
• All-year-round work with the opportunity to secure permanent employment.

Important Information

The site is located at the back of a farm, so the yard can become muddy and dirty, particularly during the winter. The warehouse can also be dusty, and the working environment changes with the seasons, meaning it can be cold in winter and hot in summer. You must be comfortable with these conditions and happy carrying out physical, hands‑on work.

What We're Looking For

• Someone reliable, hardworking and willing to get stuck in.
• A team player who will fit into a small team of around five people.
• Someone happy to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Flexibility to cover the alternative shift when required.
• A genuine interest in securing a permanent position after 13 weeks.

Please note you are not required to hold a Telehandler or Flexi license, however you do need a Forklift license of some kind with proven previous experience.