Yard Operative – Timber & Building Materials Hub

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £30,175–£32,500 per year

Holiday entitlement 25 days + bank

Pension scheme

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lawsons invites applications for a Yard Operative at our Salfords branch. You will support day-to-day yard activities, handling timber and building materials, preparing orders for collection or delivery, and maintaining a safe, tidy yard while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires physical fitness, reliability and a willingness to learn forklift/plant operation where required. We offer a full-time position with a 44.5-hour week and occasional Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a yard operative, warehouse or builders’ merchants role is essential.
• 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

Yard experience

Forklift operation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Stock checks

Job description

Lawsons invites applications for a Yard Operative at our Salfords branch. You will support day-to-day yard activities, handling timber and building materials, preparing orders for collection or delivery, and maintaining a safe, tidy yard while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires physical fitness, reliability and a willingness to learn forklift/plant operation where required. We offer a full-time position with a 44.5-hour week and occasional Saturday mornings.