Yard Operative

Huws Gray; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company bonus

Pension

Staff discounts

Travel discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Huws Gray in Newport is seeking a friendly Yard Operative to help customers, handle deliveries, and keep the yard safe and tidy.

You’ll work as part of a practical team, with training provided; forklift licence is a bonus but not essential.

We offer strong benefits including generous annual leave, a company bonus scheme, a pension, staff discounts across the group, and opportunities for development and progression.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and practical product knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a busy yard.
• Forklift licence is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding products and provide practical advice.
• Handle deliveries: check in goods and store safely.
• Load/unload vehicles and coordinate with drivers to keep operations smooth.
• Keep the yard tidy, safe, and secure for staff and customers.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift licence

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Yard Operative – Huws Gray (Newport) - Keep Things Moving Behind the Scenes

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!

We’re now looking for a Yard Operative to join the team at our (Newport) branch. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a practical team, and delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Yard Operative, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the yard. Here’s what the job involves:

• Helping customers find what they need – offering friendly, practical advice and sharing your knowledge of our products
• Handling deliveries – checking in goods, storing them safely and keeping everything organised
• Loading and unloading vehicles – working closely with the branch and driving teams to keep everything moving
• Looking after our yard – keeping it safe, tidy and secure for our customers and colleagues

We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind—and there’s no judgment in asking.

What You’ll Bring

We’re not expecting you to know it all from day one – that’s what we’re here for.

We’ll give you the training and support to help you hit the ground running. What really matters is that you’ve got a great attitude and you’re ready to pitch in and be part of the team. Got a forklift licence? That’s a bonus – but it’s definitely not a dealbreak.

What’s In It For You

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

• A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pension and life assurance
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Colleague discount across our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts
• Training and development programmes to support your growth

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

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