Yard Operative - Builders' Merchant | Forklift Certified

The Best Connection Group; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is recruiting an experienced Yard Man / Yard Operative for a busy builders' merchant yard. This full-time role offers long-term opportunities and the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00, totaling 45 hours per week excluding breaks. The pay rate is £12.80 per hour, with responsibilities including loading/unloading, stock movement, customer service, and forklift operation in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a builders' merchant yard.
• Good product knowledge of building materials.
• Valid, in-date Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable and hard-working with a can-do attitude.
• Full-time hours with Monday to Friday pattern.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles.
• Move and organise stock within the yard.
• Serve trade and retail customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck.
• Assist with general yard duties as required.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

The Best Connection Group is recruiting an experienced Yard Man / Yard Operative for a busy builders' merchant yard. This full-time role offers long-term opportunities and the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00, totaling 45 hours per week excluding breaks. The pay rate is £12.80 per hour, with responsibilities including loading/unloading, stock movement, customer service, and forklift operation in outdoor conditions.