Yard Operative - Timber & Building Materials Expert

Lawsons (Whetstone) Ltd; Salfords; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in Service cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lawsons is recruiting a Yard Operative for our Salfords branch. You will support day-to-day yard activities, handle timber, fencing and building materials, and prepare customer orders for collection or delivery.

We are looking for reliable, physically fit individuals with a focus on safety, customer service and teamwork. The role is full-time, 44.5 hours per week, with some Saturdays on a 1-in-3 basis.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a yard operative, warehouse or builders’ merchants role is essential.
• A Full and valid Forklift License is also advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to carry, lift and move materials safely throughout the shift.
• Awareness of safe material handling practices and commitment to following health & safety procedures.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Basic numeracy and ability to complete simple records accurately.
• Willingness to learn to operate forklifts/plant and obtain relevant qualifications where required.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with a practical, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load and safely stack timber, fencing and building materials by hand and using mechanical plant where trained.
• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and promptly for collection or delivery.
• Maintain yard organisation, ensuring stock is presented tidily and accessible for customers and colleagues.
• Carry out basic stock checks and record stock movements to support accurate inventory control.
• Assist drivers with vehicle loading and securing of goods to ensure safe, compliant deliveries.
• Complete routine housekeeping tasks, including waste removal and keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Follow health & safety procedures, report hazards, and assist with routine checks and incident reporting.
• Operate forklifts, telehandlers or other plant only if qualified and authorised, and assist with training coordination where required.
• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers visiting the yard and support colleagues during busy periods.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties required to support branch operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Numeracy

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Physical ability

Tools

Forklift license

Plant operation

Job description

Lawsons is recruiting a Yard Operative for our Salfords branch. You will support day-to-day yard activities, handle timber, fencing and building materials, and prepare customer orders for collection or delivery.

We are looking for reliable, physically fit individuals with a focus on safety, customer service and teamwork. The role is full-time, 44.5 hours per week, with some Saturdays on a 1-in-3 basis.