Yard Operative

Mammoet; Hixon; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy lift and transport company is seeking a Yard Operative based in Hixon. This full-time role involves maintaining equipment and ensuring yard organization. Key duties include preparing lifting equipment, maintaining records, and following safety procedures. Candidates need relevant certifications, a valid UK driving licence, and a strong focus on health and safety. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

All PPE and workwear provided

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee wellbeing programme

Life assurance

Company pension

Access to high street savings and discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant operating tickets including forklift, MEWP, safety passport, and telehandler.
• Proven experience executing basic rigging skills for heavy lift operations.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare auxiliary equipment to be sent to project sites.
• Assemble lifting beams and maintain jacking equipment.
• Load and offload trucks using cranes and forklifts.

Skills

Health and safety orientation

Forklift operation

Basic rigging skills

Working at height training

ICT proficiency

Tools

Forklift

MEWP

Telehandler

Job description

Overview

Yard Operative for heavylift and transport projects. Salary £28,000 per annum, depending on experience (£13.81 per hour). 39 Hours per week with regular overtime available. Working at our site in Hixon, Staffordshire.

Do you enjoy getting hands-on with heavy equipment? Keeping our yards tidy and organized is critical to maintaining our specialist fleet. As a yard employee you will be responsible for making sure this happens to a high standard. Based at our Hixon depot, this is a full time, permanent role reporting into our Yard Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare auxiliary equipment to be sent to project sites.
• Prepare lifting equipment for crane hire.
• Assemble lifting beams.
• Maintenance / housekeeping of the yard.
• Clean and maintain jacking equipment.
• Deliver and pick-up third-party equipment.
• Load and offload trucks by the use of cranes and forklifts.
• Record all maintenance logs accurately (manual and electronic).
• Follow all standard operation procedures in line with health and safety standards.

What you’ll need

• Excellent attitude towards health and safety.
• Relevant operating tickets including forklift, MEWP, safety passport, telehandler.
• Knowledge of safe forklift operating procedures.
• Proven experience of executing basic rigging skills for heavy lift operations would be beneficial.
• Working at height / manual handling training.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Proficient in ICT.

What you’ll get

• Salary £28,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• All PPE and workwear provided
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee wellbeing programme with EAP and counselling available
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Access to high street savings and discounts plus more on our online platform!

Want to know more?

• Get in touch – email [e-mail]
• Take a look at mammoet.com