Yardsman - Lingfield

DH Recruitment; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DH Recruitment is seeking a Yardsman for our client in Lingfield. This hands-on role involves loading and unloading with a forklift, managing deliveries and stock movements, and ensuring efficient yard operations.

You will pack, label and prepare goods for transport, move heavy items, and perform daily forklift checks while keeping the yard safe and orderly. A practical, reliable worker with stamina is ideal for a busy environment; Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, own transport preferred.

Qualifications

• Heavy physical work in a busy yard.
• Confident operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Basic PC and spreadsheet skills.
• Own transport essential; live within 10 miles of Lingfield.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries using a forklift.
• Managing deliveries, collections and stock movements.
• Packing, labelling and preparing goods for transport.
• Moving and storing heavy stillages and materials.
• Checking goods in/out and updating stock systems.
• Using a PC/tablet for stock tracking and audits.
• Carrying out daily forklift checks.
• Monitoring and replenishing packing materials.
• Quality checking incoming and outgoing goods.
• Reporting damage, defects and maintenance issues.
• Keeping the yard safe, tidy and organised.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Own transport

Basic PC skills

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Combi forklift

Job description

YARDSMAN - LINGFIELD

Monday-Friday | 7:30am-4:30pm

We are recruiting for a Yardsman to join our client based in Lingfield.

This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role involving heavy lifting, moving stillages, loading/unloading and general yard duties.

Key Requirements

• Confident operating a counterbalance forklift - no ticket required
• Combi forklift experience advantageous
• Physically fit with good strength and stamina
• Basic PC and spreadsheet skills
• Good attention to detail and safety awareness
• Own transport essential
• Must live within 10 miles of Lingfield

Main Duties

• Loading and unloading deliveries using a forklift
• Managing deliveries, collections and stock movements
• Packing, labelling and preparing goods for transport
• Moving and storing heavy stillages and materials
• Checking goods in/out and updating stock systems
• Using a PC/tablet for stock tracking and audits
• Carrying out daily forklift checks
• Monitoring and replenishing packing materials
• Quality checking incoming and outgoing goods
• Reporting damage, defects and maintenance issues
• Keeping the yard safe, tidy and organised

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be reliable, practical and hardworking, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a busy, physical environment. If you’re confident on a forklift, physically capable and looking for a Monday-Friday role,