Yard Operative

Calibre Search; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing HVAC hire company is seeking a Yard Operative in Redditch. This role offers progression into a Trainee Engineer position, with hands-on experience and structured training. Responsibilities include stock management and supporting engineers. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and have a UK driving licence. Benefits include healthcare, a bonus scheme, and up to 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Life cover and private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 25 days' holiday

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Live within 30 minutes of Redditch.
• Willingness to work flexibly including emergency callouts.
• Comfortable with physically and mentally demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare picking lists and ensure stock is allocated correctly.
• Manage returned assets and maintain the yard.
• Keep stock records and report shortages.
• Support engineers with servicing and maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Adaptability

Motivation to learn

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Yard Operative – Redditch, Worcestershire

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

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum

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.

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.

• 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