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Yard Operative

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead

East Grinstead

On-site

GBP 29,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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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

Refer a friend and earn up to £500! If you know someone who is searching for a new opportunity, recommend Lloyd Recruitment Services, and you will receive a retail voucher of your choice up to the value of £500.

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Lloyd Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer.

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