Yard Person

Manpower UK Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Sittingbourne is looking for a Yard Operative to join their team. Offering £13.60 per hour with overtime opportunities, this role mainly involves operating a forklift, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining safety standards. Successful candidates will need a valid forklift license, a cat B driving license, and will undergo a DBS check. The position starts on February 2nd and will run until April 30th, 2026, with potential for review and further employment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Free on-site parking

Provided PPE

Comprehensive training

Access to online courses

Qualifications

• Valid FLT counterbalance licence, refreshed in the last 3 years.
• Valid Cat B driving licence is required.
• Candidates must be computer literate.
• Successful candidates will 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 the heavy lifting of gas cylinders.
• Assisting in the office taking calls from customers.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Computer literate

Tools

FLT counterbalance licence

Cat B driving licence

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 April 30th 2026 when it will be reviewed.