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Yard Operative

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 14.42 - 14.42 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Northampton

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Yard Operative

Temp to Permanent Opportunity

monday to friday
Pay: £14.10 - £14.42 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative to join a growing and dynamic operation. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with experience in materials handling, stock movement, and outdoor working environments who is looking for a long-term career opportunity.

Working as part of a wider operations team, you will play a key role in ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and organisation across the site.

The Role

As a Yard Operative, your day-to-day duties will include:

Receiving incoming deliveries and preparing outgoing shipments
Operating a Forklift Truck (FLT) to transport materials across the site
Carrying out goods-in checks and ensuring stock records remain accurate
Organising products and materials within designated storage locations
Supporting inventory counts and stock monitoring activities
Maintaining tidy, safe, and efficient working areas
Assisting other departments during busy periods where required
Carrying out general site duties and manual handling tasks
Identifying and reporting any damaged stock, equipment issues, or safety concerns
Working in line with company procedures and health and safety guidelines

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence
Previous experience in a warehouse, yard, distribution, manufacturing, or similar environment
Strong awareness of workplace health and safety standards
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Good communication and organisational skills
Comfortable performing physical duties, including lifting and moving materials
Dependable, punctual, and committed to delivering high standards

Desirable

Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing setting
GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

Personal Profile

The successful candidate will be:

Safety-focused and proactive
Adaptable and willing to assist across different areas of the business
Well-organised with good attention to detail
Positive in their approach and able to work in a fast-moving environment
Eager to learn new skills and contribute to team success

What's in It for You?

Competitive hourly rate of £14.10 - £14.42
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects
Supportive and friendly team environment
Varied role with opportunities to develop skills and experience
If you're an experienced FLT driver looking for a stable, hands-on role with the opportunity to secure permanent employment, we'd love to hear from you.

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