Yard Operative

Pertemps Warrington; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Warrington is recruiting for a full-time Yard Operative to support a construction engineering and temporary works company in Skelmersdale. The role involves loading/unloading, risk assessments, and maintaining a tidy yard and warehouse, reporting to the Yard Foreman.

You will work Monday-Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–15:30, on a temporary-to-permanent contract with a rate of £12.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy yard/warehouse environment.
• Reliable and safety-conscious with a good work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices is beneficial.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading of materials.
• Carry out risk assessments as required.
• Keep yard and warehouse areas tidy and organized.
• Support with stock control and paperwork accuracy.
• Ensure deliveries/returns match accompanying paperwork.
• Report shortages to Yard Foreman promptly.
• Ensure PPE is worn at all times in yard/on-site.
• Follow instructions to help meet hire/sales targets.
• Deal courteously with customers/visitors and drivers.
• Work as part of a team to maintain safe operations.

Skills

Yard/warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Team player

Reliability

Outdoor work

Job description

Based at Pimbo Industrial Estate in Skelmersdale, this full-time Yard Operative role with Pertemps Warrington supports a construction engineering and temporary works company. Working Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–15:30, the successful candidate reports to the Yard Foreman, assisting with loading and unloading, completing risk assessments, and keeping yard and warehouse areas tidy. Reliability, safety awareness and teamwork are essential, alongside the ability to follow instructions and help meet hire and sales targets. The position offers £12.71 per hour on a temporary-to-permanent contract, giving the right person a route into stable employment within a hands‑on industrial setting.

Job Title: Yard Operative Location: Skelmersdale (WN8), Pimbo Industrial Estate Salary: £12.71 per hour Hours: Monday- Thursday 08:00- 16:30, Friday 08:00- 15:30 Contract: Temp-perm

Our client a construction engineering and temporary works company, are currently recruiting for a reliable Yard Operative on a temporary to permanent basis.

Reporting to the Yard Foreman you will be responsible for making sure yard operations run smoothly assisting with loading and unloading, carrying out necessary risk assessments and making sure the yard and warehouse are kept in a tidy condition at all times.

As a Yard Operative your duties will be:

• Assist in achieving/exceeding hire and sales targets.
• Ensure that instructions are carried out safely in line with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Ensure that PPE is worn at all times when working in the yard or on site.
• Deal courteously with customers/visitors and drivers, ensuring they report to the Branch office upon arrival.
• Ensure that Branch Risk Assessments safe systems of work are fully complied with.
• Ensure that all deliveries/returns match with the accompanying paperwork.
• Ensure the safe loading/unloading of equipment, carrying out the necessary Risk Assessments.
• Ensure the yard and warehouse are kept in a tidy condition at all times and that materials are stored in the correct place, reporting any shortages to the Yard Foreman.
• Booking stock back in the yard and checking paperwork.
• Checking and counting small components.
• Separating components back into stock ready to be picked again.
• Working outside in the yard in all weathers.

The successful Yard Operative will have the following skills:

• Experience within a busy yard/warehouse environment.
• Good work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• Good appreciation of Health & Safety.
• Experience of working in a team environment.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions.