Yard Operative

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in East Grinstead is seeking a Yard Operative to handle materials and assist with logistics operations. Offering a competitive salary of £28,500 plus bonus, this opportunity includes a Monday-Friday work schedule, corporate workwear, pension scheme, and a friendly working environment. Ideal candidates should have prior warehouse experience and a forklift licence or willingness to get trained.

Benefits

Company bonus

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Long service rewards

Corporate workwear and safety footwear

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or yard environment.
• Forklift licence (counterbalance) or willingness to be trained.
• Basic IT literacy for processing orders and stock records.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack materials accurately for customer orders.
• Safely load and unload vehicles using a forklift.
• Organise and manage stock, ensuring correct labelling and storage.
• Keep the yard and warehouse clean and compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift licence (counterbalance)

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Yard Operative

East Grinstead

£28,500 (DOE) Plus bonus

Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and pack materials accurately for customer orders
• Safely load and unload vehicles using a forklift
• Organise and manage stock, ensuring correct labelling and storage
• Process paperwork and stock updates using internal systems
• Keep the yard and warehouse clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients or delivery drivers
• Support colleagues in other areas of the logistics operation as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or yard environment
• Forklift licence (counterbalance) or willingness to be trained
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Reliable and punctual, with good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work outdoors and handle physical tasks
• Basic IT literacy for processing orders and stock records
• Full UK driving licence and own transport (due to site location)

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary £28,500 (DOE)
• Company bonus
• Monday-Friday (no weekends!)
• Corporate workwear and safety footwear provided
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Long service rewards, including enhanced pension and holiday entitlements
• Supportive, sociable working environment with opportunities for progression

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Lloyd Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer.