Yard Operative

Calibre Search; Redditch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Life cover

Private healthcare

Company events

Cycle to work

Free eye tests

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting for a Yard Operative in Redditch, Worcestershire, with hours from 08:00 to 17:00 and a starting salary of £30,000 per annum. The role offers progression opportunities into a Trainee Engineer position, with training and development provided.

You will join the depot operations, preparing stock, managing assets, and supporting engineers on-site and occasionally on customer sites across the UK, while maintaining a safe and efficient yard.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Live within 30 minutes of Redditch
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional emergency callouts and overnight stays
• Forklift experience (training can be provided)
• Willing to undertake a DBS check
• Comfortable with physically and mentally demanding tasks

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare picking lists and ensure stock is correctly allocated and maintained
• Manage returned assets, offloading and allocating them within the yard
• Keep up‑to‑date stock records, reporting shortages and opportunities for transfers
• Take full ownership of the yard – ensuring it is safe, clean, organised, and well‑maintained
• Implement effective organisational systems to maximise efficiency
• Support engineers with servicing and maintenance of commercial boiler equipment
• Carry out pre‑delivery inspections (PDIs) to assess equipment condition
• Contribute ideas to improve yard operations, health and safety, and efficiency
• Travel occasionally with engineers to assist with installations and servicing

Job description

Yard Operative - Redditch, Worcestershire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum

About the Company

Our client is a fast‑growing organisation within the HVAC hire industry, recently recognised as one of the UK's top privately‑owned, founder‑led businesses. They specialise in providing rapid, reliable temporary heating and cooling solutions to commercial and industrial clients nationwide. Their mission is simple: to keep customers operational and protected during critical equipment failures.

This is an excellent time to join a forward‑thinking, ambitious business where career development is at the forefront.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Yard Operative to join the operations team at the Redditch depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or advance their career in the HVAC industry. The role comes with clear progression opportunities into a Trainee Engineer position, supported by structured training and professional development. You’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience alongside industry professionals, working both within the depot and occasionally on customer sites across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare picking lists and ensure stock is correctly allocated and maintained.
• Manage returned assets, offloading and allocating them within the yard.
• Keep up‑to‑date stock records, reporting shortages and opportunities for transfers.
• Take full ownership of the yard – ensuring it is safe, clean, organised, and well‑maintained.
• Implement effective organisational systems to maximise efficiency.
• Support engineers with servicing and maintenance of commercial boiler equipment.
• Carry out pre‑delivery inspections (PDIs) to assess equipment condition.
• Contribute ideas to improve yard operations, health and safety, and efficiency.
• Travel occasionally with engineers to assist with installations and servicing.

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for a proactive, detail‑oriented individual who enjoys working independently, takes pride in high standards, and has a genuine interest in developing technical skills.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Live within 30 minutes of Redditch
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional emergency callouts and overnight stays
• Motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Forklift experience (training can be provided)
• Willing to undertake a DBS check
• Comfortable with physically and mentally demanding tasks

Career Development

The company is committed to investing in its people. For the right candidate, training and certification opportunities may include:

• CSCS Certification
• Health & Safety Training
• NVQ in Heating & Ventilation
• Gas Safe Training
• OFTEC Certification (Oil)

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• Life cover and private healthcare (for you and your family)
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Pension scheme
• Up to 25 days' holiday + public holidays

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.