Yard Operative | Materials Handler & Customer Support

Briants of Risborough; Rowlands Castle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £30,175

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and

Pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

My Reward platform with online GP and

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lawsons Havant branch is seeking a Yard Operative to support yard and branch activities, ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently, and assisting customers and drivers to maintain a clean, compliant yard environment.

We value practical yard or warehouse experience, comfort with outdoor work in varying weather, and basic IT/numeracy. A full UK driving licence is desirable; training for licences may be provided where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard/warehouse/manual handling is essential.
• Capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic numeracy and IT literacy with handheld devices.
• Customer-focused with good communication skills.
• Organised and reliable with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to undertake training and licences (e.g. forklift/telehandler).
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials safely using manual handling techniques and mechanical aids.
• Prepare customer orders for collection and assist with customer collections at the yard.
• Support delivery drivers with vehicle loading, securing loads and paperwork.
• Maintain yard presentation and housekeeping, stock labelled and accessible.
• Operate yard equipment (e.g. forklift, telehandler) if trained and authorised.
• Carry out routine stock checks and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Record incidents and promote safe working practices.
• Assist with inventory tasks and yard reorganisations as directed.
• Collaborate with branch colleagues to support ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Yard experience

Manual handling

IT literacy

Team orientation

Health and safety

Training/licences

Driving licence

Job description

Lawsons Havant branch is seeking a Yard Operative to support yard and branch activities, ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently, and assisting customers and drivers to maintain a clean, compliant yard environment.

We value practical yard or warehouse experience, comfort with outdoor work in varying weather, and basic IT/numeracy. A full UK driving licence is desirable; training for licences may be provided where required.