YARD OPERATIVE

Unico Recruitment London; London Borough of Hillingdon; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Perkbox – discounts and wellbeing

23 days annual leave + holidays + your

Company Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Staff Discount

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Awards

Résumé du poste

Unico Recruitment London is seeking a proactive Yard Operative for our Watford branch. You will replenish stock, assist customers with loading and product advice, and keep the yard and shop floor clean and safe. A counterbalance forklift licence is essential, and previous builders merchant experience is highly valued.

Hours are Mon-Fri 6am–4pm or 7am–5pm, with alternate Saturdays. Benefits include 23 days leave plus holidays, pension, life assurance, staff discounts and cycle-to-work.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence is essential.
• Experience in builders merchant is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsabilités

• Replenish and organise stock in the yard and store areas.
• Assist customers with loading and product advice.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hazard-free environment in yard and store.
• Perform regular checks on equipment and report issues.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Connaissances

Forklift licence

Customer service

Team player

Health & safety adherence

Outils

Safety equipment knowledge

Description du poste

Full job description

Yard Operative

Location: Watford, WD25 8FA

Hours: Monday – Friday 6am-4pm or 7am-5pm | Alternate Saturdays 6.30am-3.30pm

About The Role:

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Yard Operative to join our dedicated team in the Watford branch. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, physically active environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. You'll support both yard and store operations, ensuring stock is well managed and customers receive the best experience possible. A forklift licence is essential for this role.

Benefits:

• Perkbox – 24/7 discounts, wellbeing support, online GP access & more
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance (up to 3x salary, subject to service)
• Staff Discount on all products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards

Key Responsibilities:

• Replenish and organise stock in the yard and store areas
• Assist customers with loading, product advice, and paint mixing (training provided)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment in both the yard and store
• Perform regular checks on equipment and report any issues
• Follow all health and safety procedures
• Work closely with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Handle manual tasks and general maintenance as required

Requirements:

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence is essential.
• A team player who can also take initiative and work independently
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, and physically demanding environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A good understanding of health and safety regulations
• Previous experience in builders merchant is essential

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Counterbalance Licence? (required)