Yard Operative

Greggs plc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Colleague discount

Free hot drinks

Paid breaks

Profit sharing

Health app & wellbeing tools

Growing holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Job summary

Greggs is seeking a Yard Operative in Leeds to support the transport yard operations. You will move vehicles, assist with maintenance, and ensure fleet availability while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards. The role includes vehicle washing, weight testing and basic checks, with training provided to meet compliance needs.

The position is permanent, 40 hours a week, Monday–Friday, with competitive hourly pay and benefits including discounts and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must have held a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Class 1 licence for at least 1 year (max 6 penalty points).
• An up-to-date Driver CPC card and training.
• Excellent knowledge of Drivers' hours regulations.
• Meet the shift availability requirements for this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles safely around the yard and position them for loading, maintenance and operation.
• Take vehicles to and from external service providers for servicing, repairs and inspections.
• Carry out vehicle washing and general cleaning to maintain fleet presentation and hygiene.
• Complete vehicle weight testing and record results accurately for compliance.
• Carry out minor vehicle maintenance and basic checks when trained and authorised.
• Maintain high standards of yard cleanliness and safety.

Skills

HGV driving

Driver Hours rules

Job description

# Yard Operative### About the roleJoin us as a Yard Operative to support the smooth and safe operation of the transport yard, helping to ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained, positioned and available for operational use.You will provide practical day-to-day support to the transport operation by maintaining high yard and vehicle standards, supporting fleet availability and ensuring vehicles are safely moved, checked, cleaned and taken for servicing or maintenance when required.Key responsibilities will include:* Moving vehicles safely around the yard and positioning them as required for loading, maintenance and operational use.* Taking vehicles to and from external service providers for servicing, repairs, inspections and other scheduled work.* Carrying out vehicle washing and general cleaning to maintain fleet presentation and hygiene standards.* Completing vehicle weight testing and recording results accurately to support legal and operational compliance.* Carrying out minor vehicle maintenance and basic checks, where trained and authorised, such as topping up fluids, replacing bulbs and reporting defects.* Maintaining high standards of yard cleanliness, housekeeping and organisation, ensuring walkways and vehicle areas remain clear and safe.* Supporting the management of vehicle availability by ensuring vehicles are in the correct location and ready when required.* Identifying and reporting vehicle defects, damage, yard hazards or equipment issues promptly.* Supporting transport operations with other practical yard and fleet-related activities as required.* Working safely at all times and following site traffic management, health and safety, food safety and vehicle operating procedures.Greggs is industry leading when it comes to our fleet, technologies, and training. We place the highest of importance on ensuring our colleagues and fleet are safe and compliant. We'll provide you with the best training, including annual CPC, Tachograph, DVWC, Slow Manoeuvre and The Highway Code.Greggs will also pay for the ongoing costs of your Driver CPC, medicals and Tachograph card renewals.**We can offer you*** **Competitive pay**paid weekly* **Colleague discount** allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products* **Free hot drinks**for you to enjoy while on shift* **Paid breaks** allowing you to recharge your batteries* We share **10% of all our profits**with our colleagues* **Health and Wellbeing App**providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services* **Holiday entitlement that grows** as your career grows with us* Colleague **share plans** to help you invest and save for your future* **Pension scheme** to help you plan for your future. We’ll match your contributions up to 7%* Confidential **Employee assistance app and helpline** to help with your wellbeing* **Long service awards** celebrating key milestones in your career* **Savings and discounts** for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing**About you**You'll need:* To have held a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Category C+E/Class 1 driving license for at least 1 year (with a maximum 6 penalty points)* An up-to-date Driver CPC card and training* Excellent knowledge of Drivers' hours regulations* To meet the shift availability requirements for this vacancy* Be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good**About us**Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture – how we behave and support each other. Everyone’s welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs.Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Yard Operative* **Salary** £14.01 per hour* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** greggs/TP/5779/65048* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Contract Details** You will be contracted to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm* **Contract Hours** 40 hours per week* **Closing Date** 15 November, 2026* **Job Category** Supply Chain* **Business Unit** Supplies & Distribution* **Location** Leeds, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 30 October, 2026