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Yard Operative

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 13.34 - 13.34 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Caversham, Berkshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

The Best Connection Reading is currently recruiting a Yard Operative to join a reputable and well-established builders' merchant based in Caversham.

This role is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, providing an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long-term employment, job security, and progression within a respected company. If you enjoy hands-on work, being part of a close-knit team, and working in an active outdoor environment, this could be the ideal role for you.

📍 Location

Caversham

💷 Pay & Working Hours

Pay Rate: £13.34 per hour
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:00am - 4:30pm
Breaks: 1-hour unpaid lunch breakThis role offers consistent weekday hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance with no weekend work required.

🔧 Role Overview & Responsibilities

As a Yard Operative, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the yard, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

Working outdoors in all weather conditions, supporting daily yard operations
Providing a high level of customer service by assisting customers with queries and orders
Receiving deliveries and accurately logging all incoming goods
Supporting stock checks and ensuring inventory is correctly recorded
Checking goods for accuracy and quality before loading
Safely loading and unloading materials, ensuring correct handling procedures are followed
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-organised yard environment
Adhering to all health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working site for staff and customersThis is a varied and active role where no two days are the same.

👷 Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate will:

Be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Be physically fit and capable of lifting 25kg+
Have a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail
Be dependable, punctual, and committed to their role
Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Have a proactive, can-do attitude and be willing to learnPrevious experience in a yard, warehouse, or builders' merchant environment is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

🌟 Why Join This Role?

Opportunity to secure a permanent position after a successful temporary period
Clear routes for career progression within the business
Ongoing training and development to support your growth
Friendly, supportive, and experienced team environment
A stable role within a well-established and respected company 

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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