Yard Operative

Job Advert; Braintree; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Advert in Braintree (Essex) is seeking a Yard Operative on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role pays £12.71 per hour and runs 7:15 to 15:45, with on-site work at the yard of an established engineering company.

Responsibilities include keeping the yard clean, loading/unloading materials, inventory duties, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, performing basic maintenance, and enforcing safety standards to ensure a tidy, safe site.

Qualifications

• FLT licence valid and in-date.
• Previous yard/ similar role experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Able to lift heavy items safely.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard clean and organised.
• Load and unload materials from lorries and trailers.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Operate yard equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks, such as painting and repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure the general housekeeping is tidy and a safe working environment.
• Safely use the yard tools on site.
• Support in building towers and flat packing towers when required.

Skills

Work unsupervised

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

In-date FLT licence

Tools

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 Operative to 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