Yard/Warehouse Operative

SIG Plc; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance

Share Incentive Plan

Employee discounts

Structured development via Operations

Job summary

SIG Roofing is seeking a reliable Yard Operative to join our team at one of the UK’s leading roofing merchants. You will help with storage, picking and loading to ensure fast, accurate service for customers.

Working in a safety-first environment, you will maintain stock records, carry out forklift checks and support stocktaking, while helping colleagues deliver excellent service across branches.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store goods accurately in the correct locations within the warehouse/yard.
• Prepare customer orders according to sales requirements and load them onto vehicles.
• Sign for deliveries, report stock breakages, and maintain accurate stock records.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
• Carry out daily checks and maintain forklifts and other mechanical handling equipment in a safe working condition.
• Promote a 'Everyone Safe, Every Day' culture by ensuring the safety of yourself and colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with customers at the collection and returns point.
• Be flexible and assist with stocktaking and overtime as required.

Job description

Join the UK’s leading roofing merchant and bring your customer service skills to a role that makes a real impact.

SIG Roofing, we’re proud to support roofers across the UK with quality products and reliable service. With over 100 branches nationwide – from Inverness to Plymouth – and more than 40 years of experience, we’ve built up a wealth of knowledge along the way. We’re here to share that know-how and do our bit to help the roofing industry thrive.

Yard Operative at SIG Roofing

We are looking for a reliable and efficient Yard Operative to join our team, helping us maintain our high standards of service, accuracy, and safety.

What does the role involve?

As a Yard Operative you will be a key part of the day-to-day operations of the branch. Your role will focus on ensuring the receiving, storage, picking, and loading of stock is completed efficiently and accurately, contributing to the smooth running of the branch. You will work within a supportive and safety-focused environment, helping our team provide the best possible service to our customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Receive and store goods accurately in the correct locations within the warehouse/yard.
• Prepare customer orders according to sales requirements and load them onto vehicles.
• Sign for deliveries, report stock breakages, and maintain accurate stock records.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
• Carry out daily checks and maintain forklifts and other mechanical handling equipment in a safe working condition.
• Promote a 'Everyone Safe, Every Day' culture by ensuring the safety of yourself and colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with customers at the collection and returns point.
• Be flexible and assist with stocktaking and overtime as required.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period
• Company pension with up to 7.5% employer contribution.
• Life assurance (up to 4x salary).
• SIG Share Incentive Plan
• Employee Discounts from top high street and online brands
• Access to structured development through our Operations Academy, Apprenticeships, and on-demand training via our Learning System.

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider additional applications — we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.