Yard Operative / Reach Truck Forklift Operator

CPB Northwest Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CPB Northwest Ltd is seeking a Yard Operative with a certified Reach Truck licence to manage yard logistics, stock movements and site safety. The role involves operating Reach Trucks in the yard, coordinating trailer movements and loading/unloading vehicles.

The ideal candidate has a valid Reach Truck licence, experience in a busy yard or warehouse, basic computer skills for stock recording, and good physical fitness for outdoor tasks. This is a full-time position based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Valid Reach Truck licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent)
• Experience in busy yard/logistics or warehouse environment
• Basic computer use for inventory/ Movements/recording

Responsibilities

• Operate a certified Reach Truck safely in yard/shops/warehouse areas
• Coordinate trailer movements, deliveries and collections in the yard
• Load/unload vehicles using material handling equipment
• Perform daily safety checks on trucks and maintain tidy yard
• Update in-house stock and trailer data
• Assist with manual handling and general warehouse duties when required

Skills

Reach Truck operation

Stock control

Hygiene & safety

Job description

# Yard Operative / Reach Truck Forklift OperatorReference CPB-26-045Location: LS90NYContract: Full TimePay: £Neg per hourExpected hours: 45Posted: 28 Oct 2026## Job descriptionA Yard Operative with Reach Truck for internal/external yard logistics (managing plant/equipment, stock movement, and site safety) with reach-truck operation.Responsibilities• Operate a certified Reach Truck safely within fab shop, yard and warehouse areas.• Manage and coordinate trailer movements, deliveries, and collections in the yard.• Load and unload vehicles using material handling equipment.• Conduct daily safety checks on trucks and maintain clean, tidy yard conditions.• Update in-house stock and trailer data.• Assist with manual handling and general warehouse duties when required.Essential Requirements• Valid and certified Reach Truck licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent accredited body, ideally dated within 3 years).• Previous experience in a busy yard, logistics, or warehouse environment.• Basic computer & recording inventory and movements.• Physical fitness for outdoor yard tasks and occasional manual lifting.## Qualifications* CSCS* Reach Truck LicenceA CV is required for this vacancy.