Yard Operative

Prime Appointments Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting a Yard Operative for an established engineering company in Braintree, Essex. Temp to Perm position with pay of £12.71 per hour and hours 7:15–15:45.

You will keep the yard tidy and organized, load and unload materials from lorries, assist with inventory, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, support general maintenance, and follow all safety procedures. Applicants must have an in date FLT licence and be able to work unsupervised.

Qualifications

• FLT licence required and in date.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Ability to lift heavy items safely and work without supervision.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Clear communication and team-work abilities.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard clean and organised.
• Load and unload materials from lorries and trailers.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Operate yard equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Assist with maintenance tasks (painting and repairs).
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure tidy and safe working environment.

Skills

Previous experience in similar role

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to lift heavy items safely

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

In Date FLT licence

Job description

Yard Operative

• Pay: £12.71 per hour

• Hours: 7:15 - 15.45

• Contract: Temp to Perm

• Location: Braintree, Essex

We are recruiting for a Yard Operativeto join an established engineering company in Braintree on a Temp to Perm basis.

Yard Operative Responsibilities

• To keep the yard clean and organised
• To load and unload materials from lorries and trailers
• Assist with inventory management
• Operate various yard equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks
• Assist with general maintenance tasks, such as painting and repairs
• To follow all safety procedures and guidelines
• To ensure the general housekeeping is always tidy and a safe working environment
• To correctly and safely use the yard tools on site
• To support in building towers and flat packing towers when required

Requirements

To be successful in this Yard Operative role, you will need:

• In Date FLT licence
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to lift heavy items safely
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills