Yard Operative | Newcastle | Full Time | £14 per hour

Our client is a leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing, site hoarding and barriers, with over 20 locations across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Producing more than 1.6 million units each year, the business serves a wide range of sectors, including construction and security, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

The Role

They are seeking a Yard Operative to work as part of a team in an outdoor yard environment. The role involves picking customer orders, processing hire returns, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining a tidy and organised yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick stock for customer orders, ensuring the correct quantity and quality, and securely band or wrap items for safe transportation
• Process returned hire stock and accurately complete damage reports
• Meet targets set by the Depot Manager or Supervisor efficiently
• Operate a forklift truck or lorry loader, where externally trained, certificated and authorised
• Ensure vehicles are loaded and unloaded safely and correctly, ensuring drivers are satisfied with their loads
• Keep the yard tidy and organised, returning unpicked stock to the correct locations
• Follow company health and safety policies, wear the correct PPE and comply with relevant procedures, legislation and risk assessments
• Maintain the company''s integrity and professional image at all times

Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team in an outdoor yard environment
• Commitment to health and safety procedures and the correct use of PPE
• Ability to work efficiently and meet targets

Desirable

• External training, certification and authorisation to operate a forklift truck or lorry loader
• Experience in a yard, warehouse or similar environment

What’s In It For You

• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Wide range of health, support and wellbeing benefits

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