Yard & Production Operative

Recruitment Helpline; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Onsite parking

Workplace pension

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline in High Wycombe is seeking a practical Yard & Production Operative to support the day-to-day operations of a busy facility. You'll be involved in goods handling, stock control, yard organisation and machinery operation.

Applicants must be physically fit, reliable and able to work outdoors. Rural location requires own transport; driving licence beneficial. Full-time, permanent role with a salary of £26,500–£30,000 DOE and standard hours.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of manual handling and outdoor work.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in warehouse, yard, production, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• Confident using basic machinery and workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries safely and efficiently.
• Receiving, checking, and booking in deliveries.
• Measuring and cutting products to specification.
• Stock control and goods‑in/goods‑out processes.

Skills

Manual handling

Team player

Physically fit

Reliable

Job description

Yard & Production Operative

Location: High Wycombe, HP15

Salary: £26,500 - £30,000 (Negotiable DOE)

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday & 07:00 - 16:00 Fridays

About the Role

The company is looking for a hardworking and reliable Production & Yard Operative to join their growing team. This is a varied, hands‑on role supporting the day‑to‑day operation of their busy production facility and yard.

Working closely with the Production Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of goods handling, stock control, yard organisation, production support, and machinery operation. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Due to rural location, candidates must have own transport.

A full UK Driving Licence is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries safely and efficiently
• Receiving, checking, and booking in deliveries
• Accurately measuring and cutting products to specification
• Identifying, picking, and preparing stock accurately
• Recording, storing, and putting away materials
• Maintaining a tidy, organised, and safe yard environment
• Assisting the Production Manager with daily operational tasks
• Operating plant, machinery, and production equipment
• Supporting production and dispatch activities as required
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

About You

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
• Reliable, hardworking, and punctual
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable and willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Experienced in a warehouse, yard, production, manufacturing, or construction environment
• Confident using machinery, plant, or workshop equipment

Desirable Experience

• Structural Steel/Construction sector experience
• Forklift licence (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience operating plant or production machinery
• Stock control and goods‑in/goods‑out experience

What We Offer

• Sick pay
• Varied and active working environment
• Opportunity to develop skills and responsibilities
• Supportive team atmosphere
• Company events
• Onsite parking
• Workplace pension
• Overtime
• 28 days a year including bank holidays
• Competitive salary based on experience

If you are practical, dependable, and enjoy a hands‑on role within a busy construction‑focused environment, we would like to hear from you.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need