This Yard Operative role is focused on goods in and goods out operations within a busy yard environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day goods in/out activity, ensuring the yard runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
This is a hands-on position where you will be trusted to manage your own workload across goods in, goods out, stock movement, and general yard duties with minimal supervision.
What’s on Offer:
Location: Battle, East Sussex
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Work Type: Full-time, temp to perm
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out daily Yard Operative duties
Loading and unloading goods in/out safely and accurately
Operating a counterbalance forklift within the yard (essential)
Organising goods in/out stock and ensuring all movements are recorded correctly
Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised yard at all times
Supporting wider yard operations as required
Taking ownership of Yard Operative responsibilities with minimal supervision
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Yard Operative (essential)
Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
Strong experience in goods in and goods out operations
Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
Strong awareness of yard health and safety procedures
Positive, proactive approach
Able to take ownership of the yard
Must have own safety boots (mandatory)
Our Ideal Yard Operative
A confident Yard Operative who takes full ownership of goods in/out tasks
Someone who can be trusted to manage their own yard workload
Strong experience in yard operations, especially goods in and goods out
Able to work independently while keeping yard standards high
Organised and safety-conscious in all goods in/out activity
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Yard Operative with strong goods in/out experience and a valid counterbalance licence, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for this Yard Operative opportunity.
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Salary description
£14.00 - £14.00 per hour