YARD OPERATIVE - HEAVY LIFTING / MANUAL HANDLING
Full Time | Permanent | Up to £28,000 + Overtime | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
PLEASE NOTE: This role involves significant manual handling and heavy lifting and requires a physically fit individual comfortable working in a busy yard environment.
Our client is recruiting for a Yard Operative to join their busy operations and logistics team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, outdoor environments, warehouse and yard operations, and being part of a fast-paced operational team.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the yard, equipment preparation, stock control, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attend the daily 7:30am Toolbox Talk and safety briefings
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe yard environment
• Report hazards, damage, or safety concerns using near miss and damage reporting procedures
• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and maintenance of equipment
• Prepare and check equipment for upcoming assignments and operations
• Accurately pick equipment using load lists
• Load and unload vehicles, trailers, and stillages safely
• Secure loads using ratchet straps and correct load securing techniques
• Ensure trailers are secured in line with VOSA regulations
• Work with the operations team to monitor and maintain stock levels
• Ensure equipment is serviced, organised, and ready for despatch
• Support annual stock checks and asset identification processes
• Manually move stock, scaffolding, and equipment safely
ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING
• Follow correct yard labelling and identification procedures
• Complete near miss, accident, and damage reports accurately
• Ensure load lists are completed correctly
• Report missing equipment or items not returned from site
• Notify management of stock shortages or required consumables
HEALTH & SAFETY
• Maintain high Health and Safety standards within the yard and operational areas
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety documentation
• Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of colleagues
• Immediately report equipment defects, hazards, or accidents
• Comply fully with Health & Safety at Work legislation
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
• Work in line with the company’s values, procedures, and operational standards
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times
• Support the team through clear communication and teamwork
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT