Yard Operator – Timber & Building Materials

Lawsons (Whetstone) Ltd; Rowlands Castle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and career development

My Reward platform

Job summary

Lawsons (Whetstone) Ltd is recruiting a Yard Operative for our Havant branch. This hands-on role ensures safe handling of materials, assists customers and drivers, and keeps a clean, organised yard environment. Full-time, permanent with typical hours Monday–Friday 07.30–17.00 and occasional Saturdays.

You will load/unload materials, help with orders, support drivers, and help maintain stock accuracy and safety across the yard. A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous yard/warehouse experience is essential.
• Good numeracy and IT literacy; comfortable with handheld devices and company systems.
• Strong teamwork and customer‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials safely using manual handling techniques and aids.
• Prepare customer orders for collection and assist with yard collections.
• Support delivery drivers with loading and paperwork as needed.
• Maintain yard presentation, stock labelling and accessibility.
• Operate yard equipment if trained (e.g. forklift/telehandler) following safety rules.
• Report stock shortages, damage or discrepancies to supervisor.

Skills

Yard/Warehouse experience

Numeracy

IT literacy

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Forklift/Telehandler licence

Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Tools

Forklift/Telehandler

Job description

Lawsons (Whetstone) Ltd is recruiting a Yard Operative for our Havant branch. This hands-on role ensures safe handling of materials, assists customers and drivers, and keeps a clean, organised yard environment. Full-time, permanent with typical hours Monday–Friday 07.30–17.00 and occasional Saturdays.

You will load/unload materials, help with orders, support drivers, and help maintain stock accuracy and safety across the yard. A full UK driving licence is desirable.