Yard Operative

Keystone Group; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Friendly policies

Job summary

Keystone Lintels in Derbyshire, England, is seeking a reliable Yard Operative to join our yard team. This hands-on role supports movement, storage and preparation of lintels and materials in a busy environment.

You will pick items manually, adhere to quality standards and safety, and ensure orders are prepared and delivered accurately. A strong work ethic and team mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong work ethic and reliable approach.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a busy yard.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new responsibilities and follow procedures.
• Desirable forklift experience/certification.

Responsibilities

• Manually selecting products from racking or pick locations based on size, type, and quantity.
• Adhering to Quality Assurance procedures and ensuring accuracy of orders.
• Delivering packed items to the staging area for delivery.
• Operate and handle equipment safely and follow safety procedures.
• Stock replenishment and self-management of picking lists.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Follow instructions

Forklift experience

Job description

About The Role

Keystone Lintels is looking for a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role within our yard, supporting the smooth and efficient movement, storage and preparation of lintels and materials. You’ll be part of a busy team where safety, quality and teamwork are key. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and be comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.

About The Role

Keystone Lintels is looking for a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role within our yard, supporting the smooth and efficient movement, storage and preparation of lintels and materials. You’ll be part of a busy team where safety, quality and teamwork are key. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and be comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manually selecting products from racking and/or pick locations based on required size, type, quantity and quality requirements.
• Adhering to strict Quality Assurance procedures and extensive personal care/accountability for all orders picked.
• Delivering packed items correctly to staging area for delivery.
• Safely operating and handling equipment to ensure that all related safety procedures and regulations are followed at all times.
• Stock replenishment.
• Self-management of allocated picking list orders.
• Ensuring picking targets are consistently completed.
• Maintaining a high level of health and safety standards.
• Securing banding/wrapping of product for safe shipping.
• Loading / Unloading delivery vehicles where applicable.
• Adhering to set housekeeping practices at all times.
• Performing other general warehouse duties as needed.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Strong work ethic and a reliable approach to work.
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and punctual.
• Hardworking with a positive attitude.
• Strong team player.
• Good attention to detail.
• Safety-conscious approach to work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Previous yard, warehouse, construction or manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Forklift experience/certification would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies.
• Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s largest family-owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting-edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market-leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors. Keystone Lintels is part of Keystone Group and is proud to lead the way in steel lintel design, production and service. Keystone Lintels has dedicated technical teams that provide customers with solutions for their complex project needs. Production facilities in Derbyshire, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland enable Keystone Lintels to provide a fast and efficient service to its extensive network of merchant partners across the UK and Ireland.