Yard Person

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd; Wyboston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Overtime

Career progression

Training and PPE provided

Travel to installation sites

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Yard Person for a depot near Wyboston, Bedfordshire. The role covers yard duties, equipment prep, cleaning, quality checks and occasional site installations across the UK.

Salary is £26,500 per year with overtime. A full driving licence is required; forklift licenses are advantageous. The job suits practical, reliable individuals who enjoy hands-on work outdoors and want long‑term progression.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• 7.5-tonne or counterbalance forklift licence advantageous.
• Experience in timber/non-mechanical plant or equipment
• Willing to learn and be flexible with start/finish times

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing items of all sizes.
• Preparing equipment for hire and installation.
• Quality checking, cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Carrying out general yard duties and keeping area clean and safe.
• Manual handling of equipment and materials.
• Assisting with installations at customer sites across the UK.
• Liaising with customers and internal teams as required.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Willing to learn

Team player

Tools

Forklift operation

7.5-tonne licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Yard Person

Location: Near Wyboston, Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £26,500 per year, depending on experience
Overtime: Available

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Yard Person to join a growing team based at a depot near Wyboston, Bedfordshire.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and is keen to develop their skills within the construction and equipment industry.

This is a varied role involving yard duties, equipment preparation, manual handling, cleaning and quality checking, as well as occasional installation work at sites across the UK.

Overtime is available, and there may be occasions where overnight stays are required when carrying out installations.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Picking and packing both small and large items.
• Preparing equipment for hire and installation.
• Quality checking, cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Carrying out general yard duties and keeping the working area clean, organised and safe.
• Manual handling of equipment and materials.
• Loading and unloading products.
• Assisting with installations at customer sites across the UK.
• Liaising with customers and internal teams when required.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider team with day‑to‑day depot operations.

About You

We are looking for someone with a positive, can‑do attitude who is physically fit, dependable and willing to learn.

Previous experience would be beneficial, particularly in areas such as:

• Timber and non‑mechanical plant or equipment.
• Construction or civil engineering environments.
• Forklift operation or other machinery.
• Yard or warehouse operations.
• Installation work.

A full driving licence is required, while a 7.5‑tonne licence and/or counterbalance forklift licence would be an advantage.

You should also be:

• Comfortable following instructions while also using your own initiative.
• Flexible with start and finish times.
• Willing to work occasional weekends when required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physically capable of manual handling.
• Keen to learn and develop your construction and equipment knowledge.

What We Offer

• £26,500 salary, depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Private healthcare.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Management development opportunities.
• Training and full PPE provided.
• Good holiday allowance.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Staff social events.
• The opportunity to travel to installation sites across the UK.
• A relaxed but professional working environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in a practical, hands‑on role within the construction and equipment sector.

The depot is conveniently located near Wyboston, Bedfordshire, with easy access from the surrounding areas. The role could suit candidates based in or around Bedford, St Neots and the surrounding areas.