Yard Operator: Forklift Licensed, Outdoor Role

Caterpillar Inc.; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus of up to 6%

Pension scheme – Caterpillar will 10%

Share scheme – Caterpillar will match

Flexible benefits: health, dental, EV,

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Wimborne is seeking a Yard Operator to support yard and logistics operations, ensuring safe material movement, storage, and preparation in the external yard environment. You will help maintain an organized yard and comply with site procedures.

The role requires forklift experience, working outdoors, and basic IT skills for material tracking. It offers competitive benefits including pension, bonus, and flexible benefits in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Yard, logistics or warehouse experience.
• Material handling and yard organisation.
• Forklift licence – Counterbalance (essential; Flexi/Bendi desirable).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Health and safety awareness in yard environment.
• Basic IT skills for recording material movements (SAP advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Operate primarily within the yard, managing day-to-day material movement, storage, and organisation.
• Handle incoming and outgoing collections and deliveries, ensuring accurate checking, safe unloading/loading, and correct documentation.
• Prepare and organise stillages, pallets, and materials to support production and dispatch requirements.
• Maintain clear and structured yard layout, ensuring materials are stored safely and are easily accessible.
• Prepare bases and storage areas for incoming materials, ensuring efficient space utilisation.
• Move materials using forklift trucks and other handling equipment, ensuring all movements are carried out safely and in line with site procedures.
• Support dispatch preparation, including staging materials for collection and ensuring readiness for transport.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the yard, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment at all times.
• Work closely with stores and logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of materials between yard and internal operations.
• Carry out basic system transactions or paperwork where required to support material traceability.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, with a strong focus on yard safety and pedestrian awareness.
• Undertake other general yard and logistics duties as requested by the Team Leader.

Skills

Forklift Licence (Counterbalance)

Yard operations

Material handling

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Wimborne is seeking a Yard Operator to support yard and logistics operations, ensuring safe material movement, storage, and preparation in the external yard environment. You will help maintain an organized yard and comply with site procedures.

The role requires forklift experience, working outdoors, and basic IT skills for material tracking. It offers competitive benefits including pension, bonus, and flexible benefits in a manufacturing setting.