Yard Operative & Merchandiser — Training Included

Pertemps; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Oxford is looking for a Yard Operative/Yard Merchandiser to join their team. The role involves maintaining health and safety standards, managing stock, and assisting customers with their needs. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth operation of the yard, load and unload vehicles, and move stock using machinery. A full driving license is essential, and a forklift license is desirable. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a tidy and safe yard in line with health and safety requirements.
• Load and unload vehicles, including company vehicles and deliveries.
• Move stock within the yard using machinery (training provided).
• Ensure all yard areas are fully stocked and deliveries are correctly picked.
• Assist customers with orders and enquiries.
• Report any issues to the Yard Manager regarding stock, vehicles, or health and safety.
• Check that vehicles are safe to operate and free from defects.
• Maintain personal presentation and wear all required PPE during working hours.
• Undertake product training as required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Forklift licence - Counterbalance (desirable)

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Knowledge of building merchant products/industry is desirable

Reliability

Attention to detail

Proactive approach to tasks

Good communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

A leading staffing agency in Oxford is looking for a Yard Operative/Yard Merchandiser to join their team. The role involves maintaining health and safety standards, managing stock, and assisting customers with their needs. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth operation of the yard, load and unload vehicles, and move stock using machinery. A full driving license is essential, and a forklift license is desirable. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and full training will be provided.