Yard Operative: Safe Loading & Stock Control

Harlow Bros Ltd; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

24/7 online GP

10% Discount across Harlow Bros.

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts & Byond Card

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training and Recognised Quali

Job summary

Harlow Timber Group is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join the Burton team. You will load and unload vehicles, prepare trusses and materials for delivery, and ensure safe handling and accurate packing for on-time site offloads.

With a focus on stock control, labeling, and housekeeping, you will work as part of a team to maintain a tidy, safe yard. Counterbalance licensing and safety compliance are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Timber knowledge is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while following safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading/unloading vehicles and ensure products are packed properly for delivery.
• Ensure trusses and loose materials are loaded safely and suitable for the vehicle and site offload.
• Accurately pick orders and verify against pick notes.
• Maintain stock control and correct labeling of packs and delivery/collection docs.
• Perform routine maintenance checks.
• Manage yard material and packaging to meet client requirements.
• Keep yard clean, safe and orderly at all times.

Skills

Timber knowledge

Good communicator

Hard working

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Basic math

Health & safety compliance

Counterbalance license

Job description

Harlow Timber Group is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative to join the Burton team. You will load and unload vehicles, prepare trusses and materials for delivery, and ensure safe handling and accurate packing for on-time site offloads.

With a focus on stock control, labeling, and housekeeping, you will work as part of a team to maintain a tidy, safe yard. Counterbalance licensing and safety compliance are valued assets.