Yard Operative

MGF; Greater Manchester, Castleford, Ledston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Overtime opportunities

Annual leave increase for long service

Christmas shutdown

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Volunteering Leave

Refer a friend scheme

Career progression

Job summary

MGF in Castleford is seeking a Yard Operative to join our busy yard. You will report to the Depot Foreman and handle varied tasks to keep the yard running smoothly, including equipment assembly, testing, and loading/unloading Company vehicles.

We offer overtime, training, and pathways for career progression within a national shoring and lifting solutions provider. Join a team focused on reliability and safety while supporting our rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy yard environment.
• Good appreciation of Health & Safety.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• FLT experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment by assembling, sorting and testing.
• Assist in loading/unloading of company vehicles.
• Sort, identify and record damages.
• Rack and stack equipment.
• Drive Fork Lift Trucks (Training provided).
• Testing of hydraulic equipment (Training provided).

Skills

Yard experience

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

FLT experience desirable

Tools

Fork Lift Trucks (FLT)

Job description

Location: Castleford, WF10 2AL
Salary: £13.00- £13.65 - Overtime paid at time and a half
Working Hours: Monday- Friday, 40 Hours

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding job as a Yard Operative? Look no further! We are MGF - a national Shoring Solutions, Lifting & Safety and Structural Support provider. We're growing fast and need reliable yard operatives like you to help us succeed.

We specialise in designing, manufacturing, hiring and selling temporary works solutions. At MGF, we manufacture our equipment, operate our own transport fleet and have an in-house engineering team who produce design solutions to meet customers’ requirements.

With 13 depots nationwide and over 450 passionate members of our team, we're expanding. Each team member plays a crucial role in this success, and we need your help as a Yard Operative to continue delivering exceptional results.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Depot Foreman, you'll be at the centre of our operations, engaging in diverse tasks that keep our yard running smoothly. No two days will be the same as you undertake general duties, ensuring our yard meets the company's evolving needs. From preparing and assembling MGF equipment to conducting thorough tests, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining our industry-leading turnaround times.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Preparing equipment i.e. assembling, sorting and testing
• Assisting in loading/ unloading of Company vehicles
• Sorting, identifying and recording damages
• Racking and stacking equipment
• Driving Fork Lift Trucks (Training provided)
• Testing of Hydraulic equipment (Training provided)

To Achieve This, You Will Need:

• Experience within a busy yard environment
• Good appreciation of Health & Safety
• Experience working in a team environment
• FLT experience (Desirable)

What You’ll Get:

• Guaranteed hours every week
• Usual working days Monday - Friday, with opportunities for overtime and minimal non-sociable hours
• Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long-service
• A company Christmas shutdown and the option to purchase additional days of annual leave
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Volunteering Leave
• The security of working for a national organisation with core family values at our heart
• Refer a friend scheme
• And so much more

This is a chance to join a growing company that values every team member. We offer a stable work environment with opportunities for career advancement and additional benefits to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.