Yard Operative

Vincere; Corby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a hands-on Yard Operative to join a busy timber yard. The role involves moving timber through the yard, drying process and into production, with full training provided.

You will work outdoors, perform physical tasks, and be part of a small team focused on efficiency and safety. Prior timber experience isn’t required, and a Counterbalance Forklift licence is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• No timber yard experience required.
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to follow instructions.
• Safety-conscious and a good team player.
• Keen to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Move timber and board packs around the yard and into production.
• Receive and unload timber deliveries.
• Stack and store timber safely and correctly.
• Check and grade boards for defects.
• Edge boards to the required specification.
• Keep packs organised, labelled and in the right locations.
• Load and unload timber from kilns.
• Move dried timber into storage or production.
• Keep the yard clean, tidy and organised.
• Carry out daily equipment checks and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Reliable and hardworking

Team player

Safety-conscious

Willing to learn

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift licence

Job description

Yard Operative

Location: Weldon Road
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Pay: £12.71

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same?

We’re looking for a Yard Operative to join a busy timber yard and become part of a friendly team of four. This is a practical, physical role where you’ll play an important part in keeping timber moving efficiently from the yard, through the drying process and into production.

What will you be doing?

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Moving timber and board packs around the yard and into production
• Receiving and unloading timber deliveries
• Stacking and storing timber safely and correctly
• Checking and grading boards for defects
• Edging boards to the required specification
• Keeping board packs organised, labelled and in the correct locations
• Loading and unloading timber from the kilns
• Moving dried timber into storage or production
• Helping keep the yard clean, tidy and organised
• Carrying out daily equipment checks and following health & safety procedures

What are we looking for?

You don’t necessarily need previous timber yard experience. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Comfortable working outdoors and carrying out physical work
• Reliable and hardworking
• Able to follow instructions and work accurately
• Safety-conscious
• A good team player
• Keen to learn and develop new skills

Previous experience in a timber yard, sawmill or manufacturing environment would be useful, as would a Counterbalance Forklift licence, but neither is essential.

Full training provided

If you’re new to the timber industry, don’t worry. Full on‑job training will be provided, including forklift training if required.

There are also opportunities to develop your skills in timber grading, kiln operation and other areas of the business as the company continues to grow.

If you’re looking for a temp to perm, hands‑on position where you can learn, develop and become an important part of a growing team, we’d love to hear from you.