Yard Operative

Interaction Recruitment; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Yard Operative to work in a busy plant machinery operation in Biggleswade. This role involves cleaning and positioning plant machinery to ensure readiness for hire or dispatch. Candidates should have experience with equipment like excavators and telehandlers, a solid understanding of health and safety, and be physically fit. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing full-time work

Competitive pay

Supportive team

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Previous experience with plant machinery essential.
• Confidence operating various yard equipment.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Clean machinery to high standards.
• Move and position equipment safely.
• Organise yard for maximum space efficiency.

Skills

Operating plant machinery

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Excavators

Telehandlers

Dumpers

Job description

Yard Operative - Plant Machinery

Location: Biggleswade

⏰ Hours: 06:00 - 16:00

Job Overview

We are recruiting a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to join a busy plant machinery operation in Biggleswade. The role involves cleaning, moving, and positioning plant equipment within the yard to maximise space and ensure all machinery is prepared and ready for hire or dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean plant machinery and equipment to a high standard.
• Move, park, and position machines safely and efficiently within the yard.
• Organise the yard to maximise space and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Operate plant machinery as required.
• Carry out basic visual checks and report any damage or defects.
• Assist with general yard duties when needed.
• Follow all health & safety procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with plant machinery is essential.
• Confident operating equipment such as excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, or similar.
• NPORS or CPCS tickets preferred but not essential.
• Good understanding of health & safety in a yard environment.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Ongoing, full‑time work.
• Competitive pay, depending on experience.
• Supportive team and stable working environment.
• Opportunity to develop skills within the plant industry.

Interested?

Apply now or contact Vis on(phone number removed) or Class 2 / HGV2 / LGV 2 / Multi-drop / multi drop / long distance / Class2 / CPC INDWF