Yard Operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time hours

Permanent opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is hiring a Yard Operative for a full-time, temporary-to-permanent role based in Cheltenham. You will support the daily yard and warehouse operation, performing picking, packing and loading tasks.

The position offers weekly pay, standard hours Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, and potential for permanent employment. Previous yard or warehouse experience is beneficial but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Good attention to detail when preparing orders.
• Comfortable with physical work and lifting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders accurately for customer dispatch.
• Preparing, organising and loading orders for collection and delivery.
• Carrying out regular manual handling and lifting duties during the day.
• Loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently.
• Cleaning and washing products and equipment as required.
• Inspecting items to ensure quality before dispatch.
• Organising stock and maintaining storage areas.
• Maintaining a clean, safe yard and warehouse environment.
• Carrying out general yard and warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Picking orders

Packing orders

Manual handling

Stock organisation

Job description

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is seeking a Yard Operative for a full-time, temp-to-perm position based in Cheltenham, paying £13 per hour. Working Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30, you will support the daily yard and warehouse operation.

Key duties include accurately picking and packing customer orders, preparing and loading items for collection or delivery, and performing regular manual handling tasks. This physically active role requires comfort with lifting and organising stock. Previous experience in a similar yard or warehouse setting is beneficial, though training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders accurately for customer dispatch
• Preparing, organising and loading orders ready for collection and delivery
• Carrying out regular manual handling and lifting duties throughout the day
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Cleaning and washing products and equipment as required
• Inspecting items to ensure they meet quality standards before dispatch
• Organising stock and maintaining storage areas
• Maintaining a clean, safe and tidy yard and warehouse environment
• Carrying out general yard and warehouse duties as required

Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable with physical work, including frequent lifting and manual handling
• Previous experience in a warehouse, yard, picking, packing or logistics environment is desirable but not essential
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when preparing orders
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors as required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

What’s on Offer

• Weekly pay during the temporary period
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to gain permanent employment
• Long‑term career opportunity with a growing business