Yard Operative

E3 Recruitment; Lewes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials manufacturer near Lewes is seeking Yard Operatives for a temporary to permanent position. Responsibilities include picking and packing goods, loading vehicles, and supporting warehouse operations. Ideal candidates should have experience in a fast-paced environment and strong teamwork skills. Competitive pay at £12.21/hour with a Monday to Thursday working pattern. Immediate starts available.

Benefits

4 days on, 3 days off work pattern

Training provided

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy warehouse, yard, or production setting.
• Willingness to perform physical, hands-on work.
• Basic computer literacy (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing finished goods for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Completing basic paperwork.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Communication skills

Reliable and punctual

Strong team player

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

Overview

Yard Operatives - Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Near Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Sussex | Leading Building Materials Manufacturer

£12.21/hour | Monday to Thursday, 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM

We are recruiting Yard Operatives for a UK-leading manufacturer of building materials at a busy production site near Lewes, Haywards Heath, and Burgess Hill in East Sussex. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity.

What’s in it for you?

• Monday to Thursday working pattern - 4 days on, 3 days off
• 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM day shifts
• £12.21/hour starting rate
• Temporary to permanent after a successful probation period
• Immediate starts available
• Training provided on systems and procedures
• Work with a well-established, industry-leading manufacturer
• Supportive team environment and development opportunities

Role Responsibilities

• Picking and packing finished goods for dispatch
• Working in a busy warehouse and stock yard
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving raw materials and completed products
• Completing basic paperwork
• Manual handling duties
• Supporting other departments during peak periods

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse, yard, or production environment
• Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Willingness to carry out physical, hands-on work
• Counterbalance FLT licence is an advantage
• Basic computer literacy (training provided)
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Own transport is essential due to the rural location

If you’re looking for a hands-on role with long-term potential at a leading UK manufacturer, apply now for immediate consideration. This is your chance to join a highly respected business in East Sussex, easily accessible from Lewes, Haywards Heath, and Burgess Hill.