Yard Operative

Harlow Bros Ltd; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

24/7 online GP

10% Discount across Harlow Bros.

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts & Byond Card

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training and Recognised Quali

Job summary

Harlow Timber Group is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join the Burton team. You will load and unload vehicles, prepare trusses and materials for delivery, and ensure safe handling and accurate packing for on-time site offloads.

With a focus on stock control, labeling, and housekeeping, you will work as part of a team to maintain a tidy, safe yard. Counterbalance licensing and safety compliance are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Timber knowledge is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while following safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading/unloading vehicles and ensure products are packed properly for delivery.
• Ensure trusses and loose materials are loaded safely and suitable for the vehicle and site offload.
• Accurately pick orders and verify against pick notes.
• Maintain stock control and correct labeling of packs and delivery/collection docs.
• Perform routine maintenance checks.
• Manage yard material and packaging to meet client requirements.
• Keep yard clean, safe and orderly at all times.

Skills

Timber knowledge

Good communicator

Hard working

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Basic math

Health & safety compliance

Counterbalance license

Job description

Location: Harlow Timber Systems Burton, Hawkins Lane, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1PT.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 7.30am and 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am and 3:45pm Friday

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join our team in Burton. As a Yard operative it is your responsibility to ensure all trusses and loose materials are ready and loaded on lorries to meet delivery deadlines in a safe working environment and to follow correct procedures. Incoming deliveries are taken care of and correctly stored. Trusses and other products are safely stored and organised in the yard.

What you’ll be doing as a Yard Operative:

• Assisting with the Loading / unloading vehicles and ensuring that the Product is packed properly for delivery and the Trusses and loose are loaded in a safe manner and suitable for the vehicle and safe for site offload
• Picking orders for saws and rollers to works instruction and checking that the completed orders match the requirements of the pick note.
• Stock Control
• Correctly label packs and packages and ensure that all delivery / collection documentation is correct
• Maintenance checks
• Yard material and packaging of client specific material requirements
• Helping with housekeeping to ensure the Yard is safe and tidy at all times.

Your Skills:

• Timber knowledge and experience is not necessary, but this would be advantageous
• Good communicator
• Hard working
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player
• Basic Math
• Ability to work under instruction at all times whilst adhering to strict Health & Safety regulation
• Counterbalance license B1 - Sideloaded: C2 if possible

What We Offer:

• Life assurance cover
• Access to 24/7 online GP
• 10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extras retail discounts & Byond Card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

Harlow Timber Group is a leading provider of quality timber products and building materials, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history and strong presence in the industry, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable team and our dedication to excellence.

Harlow Timber Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also proud to be employee-owned, creating a future built on shared success and strong values. Our Employee Ownership Trust empowers our people while preserving the principles that have shaped our business.