Yard Operative

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

Job summary

A leading building materials manufacturer near Lewes is looking for Yard Operatives for a temporary to permanent role. This hands-on position offers training and a supportive environment, with responsibilities including picking, packing, loading, and supporting operations. Ideal candidates should have experience in a fast-paced setting and possess good communication skills. Own transport is essential due to the rural location. Immediate starts available.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
• Own transport is essential due to the rural location.

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.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced warehouse

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Good communication skills

Willingness for hands-on work

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. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity at a UK-leading manufacturer of building materials on a busy site.

Role Details

Location: Near Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Sussex

Salary: £12.21/hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Contract: Temporary to permanent after a successful probation period. Immediate starts available. Training provided on systems and procedures.

Work environment: 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.