Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative

AWD online; Dundee; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training for the role

CSCS/CISRS Green Labourer card

Forklift training where required

HGV licence training

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative in Dundee. This hands-on role includes safe material handling, stock maintenance and following strict procedures. Training is provided to support ongoing development and licence attainment.

You will work in a team-focused yard environment, moving materials safely to daily schedules and contributing to continuous improvement and quality control. Opportunities for progression and additional licences are available.

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to undertake training and continued learning.
• Ability to participate in task audits, near‑miss reporting and plant audits.

Responsibilities

• Safe Working: follow procedures and site rules.
• Loading and Unloading: handle materials per schedules.
• Stock Support: assist stock provision and quality control.
• Manual Handling: stack and store materials with good housekeeping.
• Safety Procedures: follow COSHH, risk assessments and incident reporting.
• Audits and Reporting: participate in audits and reporting.
• Team Safety: prioritise personal and colleagues' safety.
• Branch Cover: occasional Aberdeen branch cover.

Skills

UK driving licence

Team player

Health & safety basics

Audits & reporting

Housekeeping standards

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Education

CSCS/CISRS Green Labourer card

HGV licence training

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative

Join a practical, team-focused yard role where full training supports continued development. A valid UK driving licence is essential, with safe working, teamwork and a willingness to learn central to success.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Warehouse Assistant, Stores Operative, Stores Assistant, Goods In Operative, Dispatch Operative, Stock Assistant, Yard Assistant, General Operative, Labourer

Training and development are available, including support towards required cards, forklift training where needed and the opportunity to train for an HGV licence.

Salary

Competitive + Benefits

Location

Dundee, Scotland

Job type

Full-Time, Permanent

Job Overview

This is a ‘hands‑on’ opportunity to build a long‑term career in a safety‑focused yard environment, with training available to support continued development. Working as a Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative means helping materials move safely and efficiently in line with daily schedules.

The Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative will support stock quality, control and maintenance while working closely with colleagues and following company procedures, site rules and safe working practices.

For a motivated team player, the Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative offers varied hands‑on work, continued learning and the chance to develop additional licences and skills.

Duties

• Safe Working: Carry out tasks safely as directed by the line manager or supervisor, following company procedures and site rules and regulations
• Loading and Unloading: Load and unload materials, ensuring items are correctly selected and collected in line with daily work schedules
• Stock Support: Assist with stock provision, quality control and stock maintenance requirements
• Manual Handling: Stack, pack and safely store materials while maintaining good housekeeping standards
• Safety Procedures: Follow safe working practices including permit-to-work systems, COSHH, risk assessments and accident or incident reporting
• Competence: Undertake work only within the level of demonstrated competence
• Audits and Reporting: Participate in task audits, near‑miss reporting and plant audits
• Team Safety: Take responsibility for personal safety and support the safety of colleagues and the general public
• Branch Cover: Occasionally work at the Aberdeen branch to provide holiday and sickness cover

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety standards and practices
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake necessary training and continued learning
• Ability to participate in task audits, near‑miss reporting and plant audits
• Responsible, organised approach with good housekeeping standards, self‑motivation and a strong work ethic

Desirable

• Previous yard or scaffolding‑component experience
• CSCS/CISRS Green Labourer card; training can be provided on commencement
• Forklift truck training with a valid licence; training can be provided

Benefits

• Full training for the role
• Support to obtain the necessary CSCS/CISRS Green Labourer card
• Forklift truck training where required
• Opportunity to train for an HGV licence to provide driver cover during annual leave or busy periods