Yard Operative

Talent Finder; Witham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Talent Finder is seeking a Yard Operative for an outdoor yard role in Witham. You will pick customer orders, process hire returns, and load/unload vehicles while keeping the yard tidy and safe. This is a full-time position with £14 per hour.

Experience in yard or warehouse settings, a commitment to PPE and risk controls, and external forklift certification are desirable. The role offers a company pension and wellbeing benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented in an outdoor yard environment.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures and PPE.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet targets.
• External training and authorisation to operate a forklift.
• Experience in a yard, warehouse or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick stock for customer orders, ensuring correct quantity and quality.
• Process returned hire stock and complete damage reports.
• Meet targets set by the Depot Manager or Supervisor efficiently.
• Operate a forklift or lorry loader, where trained and authorised.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring drivers are satisfied.
• Keep the yard tidy and organised, return unpicked stock to correct locations.
• Follow health and safety policies and wear PPE in all tasks.
• Maintain the company's integrity and professional image.

Skills

Team player

Health and safety

Target driven

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Yard Operative | Witham | Full Time | £14 per hour

Our client is a leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing, site hoarding and barriers, with over 20 locations across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Producing more than 1.6 million units each year, the business serves a wide range of sectors, including construction and security, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

The Role

They are seeking a Yard Operative to work as part of a team in an outdoor yard environment. The role involves picking customer orders, processing hire returns, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining a tidy and organised yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick stock for customer orders, ensuring the correct quantity and quality, and securely band or wrap items for safe transportation
• Process returned hire stock and accurately complete damage reports
• Meet targets set by the Depot Manager or Supervisor efficiently
• Operate a forklift truck or lorry loader, where externally trained, certificated and authorised
• Ensure vehicles are loaded and unloaded safely and correctly, ensuring drivers are satisfied with their loads
• Keep the yard tidy and organised, returning unpicked stock to the correct locations
• Follow company health and safety policies, wear the correct PPE and comply with relevant procedures, legislation and risk assessments
• Maintain the company's integrity and professional image at all times

Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team in an outdoor yard environment
• Commitment to health and safety procedures and the correct use of PPE
• Ability to work efficiently and meet targets
• External training, certification and authorisation to operate a forklift truck or lorry loader
• Experience in a yard, warehouse or similar environment

What's In It For You

• Company pension scheme
• Wide range of health, support and wellbeing benefits

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