Yard Operative

Driver Hire Bolton & Wigan; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Bolton & Wigan is seeking a Yard Operative in Bolton. The role is primarily in the yard and workshop, with a standard Monday–Friday pattern (39 hours) and occasional Saturdays. It is a temporary ongoing position with potential for permanent employment in the future.

You will maintain tidy yard/work areas, move equipment, and assist with loading and inventory preparation. A forklift license is preferred, and you will be trained by an established team member.

Qualifications

• Forklift license preferred.
• Experience with yard/workshop housekeeping.
• Willing to work Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.
• Temporary role with potential permanent employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the yard and workshop areas are kept tidy.
• Stacking and moving hoses and equipment in the yard area as required.
• Cleaning equipment returned from hire with a Jet washer and checking for any repairs that may be required.
• Helping to load equipment off/on lorries – preference for a Forklift License.
• Making up equipment using bench drill, hand drill and stapler to ensure adequate stock levels.

Skills

Forklift license

Job description

We are currently recruiting for the position of yard Operative for our client based in Bolton.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday (39 hours)- there may be the occasional requirement on a Saturday but this would be a rare requirement. This is a temporary ongoing position with the possibility of permanent employment in the future

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring the yard and workshop areas are kept tidy.


• Stacking and moving hoses and equipment in the yard area as required


• Cleaning equipment returned from hire with a Jet washer and checking for any repairs that may be required.


• Helping to load equipment off / on lorries - this is why preference for a Forklift License


• Making up equipment using Bench drill, Hand Drill and Stapler to ensure that there are adequate stock levels in the inventory.


• You will be working alongside an established team member who will provide the relevant training and guidance.