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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