Yard Operative

Working within a busy outdoor timber yard and manufacturing environment, supporting production and logistics operations through efficient material handling, stock control and yard management.

This role requires a valid side loader and / or multi-directional forklift licence, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Working Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 7:30am - 5pm

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and supplying timber to saws within an outdoor timber yard environment
• Operating side loader and /or multi-directional forklifts to move raw materials and finished products safely and efficiently
• Using internal systems to check off picked jobs, track progress, and organise daily workload
• Managing timber stock levels, including waste control and segregation
• Removing finished products from the factory and transferring them to designated storage or loading areas
• Loading HGV's with finished products, including roof trusses and engineered floor joists
• Unloading incoming deliveries from HGVs and ensuring goods are stored correctly
• Carrying out general yard housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
• Adhering to all health & safety procedures, particularly when working outdoors and with heavy materials
• Supporting production and logistics teams to meet daily operational targets

Skills & Experience

• Valid side loader and / or multi-directional forklift licence (essential)
• Previous experience in a timber yard, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment (preferred)
• Confident working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good IT or system-based skills for logging jobs and managing workload
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
• Reliable with own transport to the East Harling site
• Pro-active, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and develop within a temp-to-perm opportunity

Pay Rate

£12.75 per hour

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