Yard Operative

Optimise Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Weekday hours

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Investing and growing business

Career progression

Job summary

OBR Group is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative / Yard Labourer to support daily yard operations, ensuring equipment is clean, organised and ready for hire, and assisting with loading and unloading as required.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates. This permanent role offers progression within a growing business and the chance to develop practical, hands-on skills in a plant hire environment.

Qualifications

• You’re physically fit and able to carry out manual labour in an outdoor environment.
• Commitment to health and safety practices and a reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day yard operations, ensuring equipment is clean, organised and ready for hire.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and assist with loading/unloading.
• Organise and store equipment, tanks, cables and more; assist with stock checks.
• Report any damage, leaks or defects and assist engineers as needed.

Job description

Yard Operative / Yard Labourer

Salary: £12.71ph on probationary period

Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Overtime opportunities are available at enhanced rates.

What's on offer:

• Permanent position with an established and growing business
• Monday–Friday working hours, 8:00am–5:00pm
• Overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates
• Opportunity to join a business that is continuing to invest and grow
• Potential for long-term development and progression

The role:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the yard, ensuring equipment is clean, organised and ready for hire
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working environment
• Organising and storing equipment, tanks, cables and more
• Carrying out basic visual inspections and reporting any damage, leaks or defects
• Assisting with loading and unloading equipment
• Operating a forklift where trained and authorised
• Supporting stock checks and keeping track of equipment locations
• Assisting engineers and workshop staff with moving and positioning equipment
• Carrying out basic maintenance and general yard duties

About you:

• You have previous experience in a Yard Operative, Yard Labourer, Warehouse, Labouring or similar hands-on role
• Experience within plant hire, construction, manufacturing or an industrial environment would be advantageous
• You're comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• You're physically fit and happy carrying out manual handling and general labouring duties
• You have a good awareness of health and safety
• You're reliable, hardworking, organised and punctual
• You're comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• A valid FLT licence would be advantageous but isn't essential