Yard Operative

Todd Hayes Ltd; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd in Shipdham, Norfolk, is seeking a Yard Operative to join a well-established company. The role is full-time and initially temporary with potential for permanency after 12 weeks.

Hours are 06:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with weekend work during busy periods. You will be responsible for loading/off-loading trailers, carrying out pre-shift checks, ensuring accurate handling of goods, and keeping the yard clean and safe.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness for heavy lifting and outdoor work.
• Flexibility and reliability; punctual and able to work independently or in a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers quickly, safely and efficiently.
• Carry out pre-shift checks on HGVs, trailers and FLT and complete documentation.
• Ensure goods are checked, recorded and loaded/unloaded correctly.
• Keep storage areas tidy, secure and compliant with safety procedures.
• Support waste management and maintain a clean, hazard-free site.
• Report safety issues to the Production Manager.

Skills

Forklift license

HGV experience

Manual handling

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

HGV driving

Job description

Yard Operative

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Yard operative working for a well-established and prestigious company based in Shipdham, Norfolk.

This is a full-time position, on an initially temporary basis with the view of going permanent after 12 weeks.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 06:00 to 16:30 (weekend working expected during busy periods).

Candidate Requirements

• Physical Fitness: The role involves heavy lifting, manual handling, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Licences: A valid Counterbalance or Reach Forklift (FLT) licence is required also an HGV preferred. Or heavy machinery experience. But will be provided.
• Work Ethic: A flexible, enthusiastic, reliable, helpful and organized individual with excellent communication skills. Who is punctual, reliable, and capable of working independently or as part of a wider operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and off-loading coupling and uncoupling trailers quickly, efficiently and safely. In a timely manner and working in accordance with the Company's safe systems of work.
• Conducting pre-shift checks on the HGV's, trailers & FLT prior to use and completion of the relevant documentation.
• Ensuring goods are checked, accounted for and loaded or unloaded correctly.
• Ensure that the storing of raw materials, packaging is secure and to a satisfactory standard with no torn labels, unsealed wrapping and broken pallets.
• Effective waste management practices, ensuring waste control and segregation in compliance with Company procedures.
• Keeping the site clean, tidy, and hazard‑free. This involves sorting waste/recycling and sweeping external areas. To ensure a safe, clean, and tidy working environment, adhering to hygiene standards, procedures and the “clean as you go” policy.
• Strictly adhering to site safety guidelines, reporting damage, and safely operating equipment like Lorries or forklifts (FLT).
• Report any HSE issues to the Production Manager.
• Occasionally assisting drivers or the public with inquiries and loading / unloading their vehicles.
• Any other duties as deemed reasonable by your line manager.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I'm afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

Todd Hayes Ltd