Yard Operative (Temp-to-Perm) with Career Growth & Training

The Best Connection Group Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Reading is currently recruiting a Yard Operative to join a reputable builders' merchant based in Caversham. This temporary-to-permanent role offers stable weekday hours, with a clear path to a permanent position after a successful trial period.

Pay rate is £13.34 per hour, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Training is provided, and you will work in a hands-on, outdoor yard environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be physically fit and capable of lifting 25kg+.
• Experience in yard, warehouse, or builders' merchant is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with queries and orders in the yard.
• Receive deliveries and log incoming goods accurately.
• Support stock checks and inventory recording.
• Load/unload materials safely and follow handling procedures.
• Keep the yard clean, tidy and safe, adhering to health & safety rules.

Skills

Outdoors work

Heavy lifting

Customer service

Team player

Training provided

Job description

The Best Connection Reading is currently recruiting a Yard Operative to join a reputable builders' merchant based in Caversham. This temporary-to-permanent role offers stable weekday hours, with a clear path to a permanent position after a successful trial period.

Pay rate is £13.34 per hour, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Training is provided, and you will work in a hands-on, outdoor yard environment.