Yard Operative

People Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

People Solutions are recruiting for Yard & Packing Operatives for a client based in Avonmouth, Bristol. The role is suited to candidates with experience in yard work, packing, or logistics, and requires own transport due to location.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 7.00am-4.00pm with overtime on Saturdays; pay ranges from £12.80 to £19.20 per hour. Safety and teamwork are essential as you will handle pallets, operate equipment, and maintain clean work areas.

Qualifications

• Own transport required due to location.
• Previous production, warehouse, forklift or manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Reliability, safety-consciousness, teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Check products, weights, bags and labelling for accuracy.
• Follow production instructions and quality control procedures.
• Take and store product samples correctly.
• Report any quality, weight or production issues immediately.
• Help prevent contamination by keeping equipment and work areas clean.
• Safely handle materials using forklifts/loading shovels where required.
• Follow all site safety procedures and safe systems of work.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production equipment

Quality checks

Safety procedures

Loading shovels handling

Labelling accuracy

Job description

Yard and Packing Operative - Need to have own transport due to location

People Solutions are currently recruiting for Yard & Packing Operatives to join our well-established client based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity offering grea rates of pay and room to grow and progress.

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a Yard Worker, Yard Labourer or Logistics Yard Operative.

Shifts:

Monday to Friday: 7.00am - 4.00pm (overtime available for Saturday)

Pay rate:

£12.80 -£19.20 per hour

Key responsibilities:

• Operate production and packing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Check products, weights, bags and labelling for accuracy.
• Follow production instructions and quality control procedures.
• Take and store product samples correctly.
• Report any quality, weight or production issues immediately.
• Help prevent contamination by keeping equipment and work areas clean.
• Safely handle materials using forklifts/loading shovels where required.
• Follow all site safety procedures and safe systems of work.

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable
• Safety-conscious
• Hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
• Previous production, warehouse, forklift or manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

Site Housekeeping

Assist the Site or Assistant Site Manager with general housekeeping duties to ensure:

• Site surfaces are kept clean and free from rubbish.
• Lorries are checked for leaks and drains remain clear.
• Fence lines are free from litter.
• Skips are emptied when required.
• Empty pallets are kept to a minimum and stored safely in the designated area.

Training

• Industry related training and ongoing support throughout