Yard Operative

Pertemps Buckinghamshire; Kempston; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Yard Operative based in Bedfordshire. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe yard, conducting equipment inspections, and loading/unloading various equipment. Candidates must hold a forklift licence and a UK Full licence. This position offers a salary of £26,500 plus overtime, working hours from 7:30am to 5:30pm. If you're interested, please apply.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence (lapsed or current) is required.
• Must have a UK Full licence due to location.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily Toolbox Talks.
• Maintain and keep a clean and safe yard.
• Carry out regular service and maintenance of all equipment.
• Prepare equipment for jobs as requested.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual lifting

Stock management

Job description

Yard Operative - Thurleigh (Bedford)

Pertemps is recruiting for a Yard Operative for our client based in Bedfordshire.

Salary: £26,500 + overtime

Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm (early hours in the summer)

Responsibilities

• Attend daily Toolbox Talks
• Maintain and keep a clean, safe yard with all risks minimised and report any areas of concern to the operations management team verbally and via the Near Miss and Damages procedures.
• Carry out regular service, inspection and maintenance of all equipment.
• Carry out any activity that fits within the role as instructed by line management.
• Prepare equipment for jobs as requested by the operations management team.
• Pick equipment according to the load lists.
• Loading and unloading of equipment from various vehicle types such as counterbalance forklift and telehandler.
• Use ratchet straps to secure loads to trailers and kit to stillages.
• Work with and assist operations personnel to check and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure stock is serviced and ready for despatch.
• Actively partake in annual stock checks and asset identification.
• Manual lifting of stock, scaffolding, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence (lasped or current)
• UK Full licence due to the location

If you would be interested, please apply.