Yard / Warehouse Operative

Mego Employment Ltd; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate £13.50

Mon-Fri shifts 8:00–16:30

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Mego Employment Ltd is recruiting for a Yard / Warehouse Operative at a well-established British manufacturer in Buckfastleigh. The role spans warehouse and yard duties, handling stock, loading/unloading, and supporting deliveries to keep operations efficient.

Essentially you will hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence, have warehouse/yard experience, and a full UK driving licence. Desirable Reach Truck licence and stock control experience may help.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Previous warehouse, stores or yard experience.
• Ability to work safely in a busy environment.
• Full UK driving licence and meet the company's vehicle insurance requirements.
• Reach Truck Licence or experience (desirable).
• Experience using stock control systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading materials, products and deliveries.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Carrying out stock control and goods-in/goods-out duties.
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse and yard area.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Warehouse experience

Health & safety awareness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Yard / Warehouse Operative

Location: Buckfastleigh

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Yard / Warehouse Operative to join a well-established British manufacturer based in Buckfastleigh. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected local company known for producing high-quality metal products.

Working across the warehouse and yard environment, you will be responsible for handling stock, loading and unloading vehicles, supporting deliveries, and maintaining a safe and organised site, while supporting efficient day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading materials, products and deliveries
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch
• Carrying out stock control and goods-in/goods-out duties
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse and yard area

About You

Essential:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Previous warehouse, stores or yard experience
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a busy environment
• Full UK driving licence and ability to meet the company's vehicle insurance requirements

Desirable:

• Reach Truck Licence or experience
• Previous manufacturing or engineering environment experience
• Experience using stock control systems

What's in it for You?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no regular weekend shifts
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects
• Opportunity to join a respected local manufacturer with a supportive team environment