Full-Time Timber & Steel Yard Operative

Elk Recruitment; Naas; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative with experience handling steel or timber to join our client’s growing team in Naas. You will safely load, unload, and move materials, organise inventory, and prepare items for delivery to sites or customers.

The role requires practical forklift or yard machinery skills and a strong commitment to health and safety. You’ll work closely with teammates across departments to keep stock accurate, maintain a clean and safe yard, and report any

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a yard operative, preferably with steel or timber materials.
• Good understanding of handling, storage, and safety practices relating to steel or timber.
• Ability to operate forklift or other yard machinery is highly desirable.
• Strong physical fitness, capable of manual handling and outdoor work.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and procedures.
• Basic literacy and numeracy for record keeping and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Safely loading, unloading, and moving steel or timber materials within the yard.
• Organising and maintaining inventory to ensure accurate stock levels and easy access.
• Assisting with the preparation of materials for delivery to sites or customers.
• Operating yard machinery and equipment responsibly and according to safety guidelines.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment at all times.
• Collaborating with team members and other departments to meet operational goals.
• Supporting the implementation of health and safety protocols in the yard.
• Recording and reporting any incidents, damages, or discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Yard operations

Inventory management

Health and safety

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Yard machinery

Job description

Elk Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Yard Operative with experience handling steel or timber to join our client’s growing team in Naas. You will safely load, unload, and move materials, organise inventory, and prepare items for delivery to sites or customers.

The role requires practical forklift or yard machinery skills and a strong commitment to health and safety. You’ll work closely with teammates across departments to keep stock accurate, maintain a clean and safe yard, and report any