Yard Operative

Talent Finder; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Talent Finder is seeking a Yard Operative in Newcastle for a full‑time, outdoor yard role. You will pick customer orders, process hire returns, and assist with loading and unloading vehicles while keeping the yard tidy and safe.

The role requires teamwork, a strong health and safety focus, and external forklift certification. You will work to meet daily targets in a practical outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team in an outdoor yard environment.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures and the correct use of PPE.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet targets.
• External training, certification and authorisation to operate a forklift truck or lorry loader.
• Experience in a yard, warehouse or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick stock for customer orders, ensuring correct quantity and quality.
• Process returned hire stock and complete damage reports.
• Meet targets set by the Depot Manager or Supervisor.
• Operate a forklift truck or lorry loader where trained and authorised.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded and unloaded safely and drivers satisfied with loads.
• Keep the yard tidy and organised, returning unpicked stock to correct locations.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Target-driven

Efficient worker

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Yard Operative | Newcastle | Full Time | £14 per hour

Our client is a leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing, site hoarding and barriers, with over 20 locations across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Producing more than 1.6 million units each year, the business serves a wide range of sectors, including construction and security, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

The Role

They are seeking a Yard Operative to work as part of a team in an outdoor yard environment. The role involves picking customer orders, processing hire returns, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining a tidy and organised yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick stock for customer orders, ensuring the correct quantity and quality, and securely band or wrap items for safe transportation
• Process returned hire stock and accurately complete damage reports
• Meet targets set by the Depot Manager or Supervisor efficiently
• Operate a forklift truck or lorry loader, where externally trained, certificated and authorised
• Ensure vehicles are loaded and unloaded safely and correctly, ensuring drivers are satisfied with their loads
• Keep the yard tidy and organised, returning unpicked stock to the correct locations
• Follow company health and safety policies, wear the correct PPE and comply with relevant procedures, legislation and risk assessments
• Maintain the company's integrity and professional image at all times

Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team in an outdoor yard environment
• Commitment to health and safety procedures and the correct use of PPE
• Ability to work efficiently and meet targets
• External training, certification and authorisation to operate a forklift truck or lorry loader
• Experience in a yard, warehouse or similar environment

What’s In It For You

• Company pension scheme
• Wide range of health, support and wellbeing benefits

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