Yard Person (FLT)

Manpower; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Yard Person with FLT to join a client’s team in Maidstone. This full-time temporary position offers competitive pay of £13.60 per hour, with overtime and various perks including free on-site parking and training. Responsibilities include operating a counterbalance Fork Lift, delivering customer service, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates must have a valid FLT licence and a driving licence, along with exceptional customer service skills. The role starts on February 2nd and runs until April 30th, 2026.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Provided PPE

Comprehensive training

Access to MyPath for online courses

Qualifications

• Valid FLT counterbalance licence - refreshed in the last 3 years.
• Valid Cat B driving licence.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Computer literate.
• Successful candidates require a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Operating the Fork Lift - counterbalance.
• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ensuring safe and professional operations in line with client standards.
• General yard and maintenance duties including heavy lifting of gas cylinders.
• Assisting in the office taking calls from customers.

Job description

Are you seeking a new Yard operative opportunity? Join our client's team at Sittingbourne and enjoy:

• Competitive Pay: Earn £13.60 per hour, overtime rates of £20.40 paid after 42.5 hours per week. Rates are PAYE, 28 days holiday per year which increase with length of service.
• Shifts: Monday - Friday 7.00am to 4.30pm with some overtime required.
• Perks: Free on-site parking, provided PPE, comprehensive training.
• Career Development: Access to Manpower 'MyPath' for online courses.

Responsibilities

• Operating the Fork Lift - counterbalance
• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Ensuring safe and professional operations in line with client standards.
• General yard and maintenance duties including the heavy lifting of gas cylinders
• Assisting in the office taking calls from customers

Requirements

• Valid FLT counterbalance licence - refreshed in the last 3 years
• Valid Cat B driving licence
• Outstanding customer service
• Computer literate
• Successful candidates require a DBS check.

Details: The role is due to start 2nd February and will run until 30th April 2026 when it will be reviewed.

Job Details

Job Title: Yard Person with FLT

Company: Manpower

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Posted: Jan 15th 2026

Closes: Feb 15th 2026

Sector: Distribution

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full Time