Yard Operative

Jobs.co.uk; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temporary period

Full-time Monday to Friday

Friendly and supportive environment

Opportunity for permanent position

Long term career prospects

Job summary

Cheltenham-based Yard Operative position with Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial, offering £13.00 per hour on a temporary-to-permanent contract. Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30. Requires a full UK driving licence and a hands-on, reliable approach.

Aimed at long-term security with potential for permanent staff placement after a successful temp period. Work includes material picking, equipment cleaning, and general yard duties in a supportive, growing local company.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required due to site access.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking with a hands-on approach.
• Physically able to perform manual handling and yard tasks.
• Experience in yard, warehouse, manufacturing or maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Picking materials and equipment for maintenance activities.
• Cleaning equipment and products to company standards.
• Carrying out regular manual handling and lifting duties.
• Inspecting items to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Organising materials and maintaining stock levels in the yard.
• Loading/unloading of materials when required.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and tidy working environment.
• Carrying out general yard duties to support daily operations.
• Moving vehicles and equipment around the site as needed.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Reliability

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

Based in Cheltenham, this full-time Yard Operative position with Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial offers £13.00 per hour on a temporary-to-permanent contract. Working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30, you will handle manual tasks including selecting materials, cleaning equipment, and preparing items for maintenance operations. A hands-on approach and physical fitness are required, alongside a full UK driving licence due to site requirements. This role suits someone reliable who values consistent, active work and seeks long-term security. The successful candidate will join a growing local employer, with the genuine prospect of securing a permanent staff position following a successful temporary period.

Yard Operative (Temp to Perm)

Cheltenham

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

Contract: Temp to Perm

Key Responsibilities

• Picking materials and equipment for maintenance activities
• Cleaning equipment and products to the required company standards
• Carrying out regular manual handling and lifting duties
• Inspecting items and equipment to ensure they meet quality and safety standards
• Organising materials and maintaining stock levels within the yard
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials when required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and tidy working environment
• Carrying out general yard duties to support the day to day operation
• Moving vehicles and equipment around the site when required

The Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Comfortable carrying out physical work and manual handling tasks
• Good attention to detail when inspecting and preparing equipment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience within a yard, warehouse, manufacturing, or maintenance environment would be advantageous
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

What's on Offer

• Weekly pay during the temporary period
• Full time Monday to Friday working hours
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Long term career prospects with a growing company