Yard Picking Operative

Gap Personnel; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing site in Wymondham is looking for a Yard Picking Operative to join their busy team. The role involves sorting and picking aluminium profiles, operating a forklift, and assisting with goods processing. Candidates should have a valid forklift licence and previous yard or warehouse experience. Full training and long-term progression opportunities are provided, with a competitive hourly pay rate.

Benefits

Casual dress code

Company events

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Full training provided

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence required.
• Experience in a yard, warehouse, or factory preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and picking aluminium profiles from customer skips.
• Operating a forklift to transport materials across the site.
• Assisting with booking in goods and completing basic paperwork.

Skills

Previous yard, warehouse, or factory experience

Forklift licence (valid counterbalance or reach)

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Reliable and organised attitude

Ability to work outdoors in all weather

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Yard Picking Operative
Location: Wymondham
Pay Rate: £12.21 – £13.50 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours per week)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Agency: Gap Personnel

Are you looking for a hands-on, outdoor role with a long-term opportunity?
Gap Personnel is recruiting for a Yard Picking Operative to join a busy and supportive team within a well-established manufacturing site. If you enjoy practical work, are forklift trained, and thrive in an outdoor environment – this could be the role for you!

Key Duties:

• Sorting and picking aluminium profiles from customer skips.

• Organising materials into stillages and designated yard areas.

• Operating a forklift to transport materials across the site.

• Assisting with booking in goods and completing basic paperwork.

• Loading and unloading lorries (primarily using forklift).

• Supporting with pre-treatment line loading and general factory duties.

• Performing safe and accurate product runs across departments.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous yard, warehouse, or factory experience preferred.

• Forklift licence is essential (valid counterbalance or reach).

• Reliable, organised, and proactive attitude.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Working Hours:

• Standard: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Overtime & Weekend Shifts: Available as required

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: £12.21 – £13.50 (depending on experience)

• Casual dress code

• Company events

• Company pension scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Full training provided and long-term progression opportunities

To apply, please send your CV [e-mail] call 01603 767617 for more information.

Gap Personnel Group is committed to equal opportunities. We act as an employment business on behalf of our client.