Yard Operative

Pertemps Gloucester; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 33,062,400 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time hours

Friendly environment

Permanent employment opportunity

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester is recruiting a Yard Operative in Cheltenham. The role offers full-time hours and a temp-to-perm path, with pay at £13.00 per hour. You will perform manual handling, pick and pack orders, and support daily yard and warehouse operations.

The position suits someone physically active who works well in a team and outdoors, with weekly pay during the temporary period and potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Physically capable with regular manual handling tasks.
• Warehouse or yard experience is desirable but not essential.
• Reliable and punctual with good attention to detail.
• Able to work outdoors and indoors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders accurately for dispatch.
• Preparing, organising and loading orders for collection or delivery.
• Carrying out manual handling and lifting duties throughout the day.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining cleanliness of products, equipment and yard areas.
• Inspecting items for quality before dispatch.
• Organising stock and keeping storage areas tidy.
• Carrying out general yard and warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Manual handling

Picking and packing

Loading and unloading

Stock organisation

Teamwork

Job description

Yard Operative (Temp to Perm)

Location: Cheltenham

Pay: £13.00 per hour

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

Contract: Temp to Perm

Pertemps are recruiting for a Yard Operative on behalf of a well-established and growing client. This is an excellent temp‑to‑perm opportunity offering full-time hours and long-term job security for the right candidate. This role would suit someone who enjoys a hands‑on, physically active position and is comfortable carrying out manual handling duties, picking and packing orders, and supporting the day-to-day running of the yard and warehouse operation.

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

The 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