Yard Operative

Huws Gray; Tetford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted local collective in the UK is seeking a Yard Operative for their Thetford branch. This role involves assisting customers, handling deliveries, and maintaining a safe yard. Ideal candidates are team players with a positive attitude and, if possible, a forklift license. A variety of perks including holidays, bonuses, and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Contributory pension and life assurance

Discounts on retailers and services

Colleague discount across our group brands

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be trained in job responsibilities.
• Ready to pitch in and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding products and provide practical advice.
• Handle deliveries: check in goods and store them safely.
• Load and unload vehicles to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a safe and tidy yard environment.

Skills

Great attitude

Team collaboration

Customer service

Forklift licence (bonus)

Job description

Overview

Yard Operative – Huws Gray Thetford - Keep Things Moving Behind the Scenes

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in! We’re now looking for a Yard Operative to join the team at our Thetford branch. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a practical team, and delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Helping customers find what they need – offering friendly, practical advice and sharing your knowledge of our products
• Handling deliveries – checking in goods, storing them safely and keeping everything organised
• Loading and unloading vehicles – working closely with the branch and driving teams to keep everything moving
• Looking after our yard – keeping it safe, tidy and secure for our customers and colleagues

What you’ll bring

• We’re not expecting you to know it all from day one – that’s what we’re here for. We’ll give you the training and support to help you hit the ground running.
• What really matters is that you’ve got a great attitude and you’re ready to pitch in and be part of the team.
• Got a forklift licence? That’s a bonus – but it’s definitely not a dealbreaker.

What’s in it for you

• 23 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (31 days per year)
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pension and life assurance
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Colleague discount across our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts
• Training and development programmes to support your growth
• On-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

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