Yard Person

Browne Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Browne Group is seeking a proactive Yards person to support depot operations in Greater London. Your role will be hands-on, receiving, storing, and issuing materials and equipment, maintaining stock records, and ensuring deliveries and plant movements run smoothly.

You will help keep the depot safe, clean and well organised, assist with inventory management, process orders and delivery paperwork, and support colleagues across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard, depot, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Experience with stock control and materials management.
• Understanding of health and safety practices around deliveries and vehicle movements.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Good communication with colleagues, suppliers, and visitors.
• Full UK driving licence and a valid Forklift Truck licence.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment for the depot.
• Maintain accurate stock records and update inventory systems.
• Coordinate deliveries and plant movements to support daily operations.
• Keep the depot safe, clean, and well organized through housekeeping and routines.
• Assist inventory management and process orders and delivery documentation.
• Inspect incoming plant and equipment and report issues.
• Support colleagues across projects to ensure timely service.

Skills

Stock control

Organisation

Health & safety

Communication

IT basics

Driving licence

Forklift licence

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping things organised, safe, and running smoothly? We're looking for a proactive and reliable Yards person to support the day-to-day operations of our depot. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a vital part in ensuring materials, plant, equipment, and deliveries are managed efficiently, helping our operational teams deliver excellent service to our customers and projects.

As a Yards person, you'll be responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing materials and equipment, maintaining accurate stock records, coordinating deliveries and plant movements, and ensuring the depot remains safe, clean, and well organised. You'll also support inventory management, process orders and delivery documentation, inspect incoming plant and equipment, and help maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping across the site.

About Browne

At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.

We’re a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there’s a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Our teams use smart technology and a hands‑on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long‑term maintenance.

Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK‑based group of specialist engineering companies.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a team player with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to safety and customer service. Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience working within a yard, depot, warehouse, stores, or logistics environment.
• Experience of stock control, materials management, and ordering processes.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices, particularly around deliveries, vehicle movements, and manual handling.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers, and visitors.
• Basic IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive team where your contribution has a direct impact on the success of our operations. If you're dependable, safety-conscious, and enjoy working in a busy, practical environment, we'd love to hear from you.