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Job Role: Yard Operative
Location: Leicester
Shift: 7am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 12pm Friday
Pay: £13.00 - £13.50 per hour

Benefits

Stable, full-time position within a well-established joinery business
Opportunity to work for a company with a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship
Supportive team environment About the Company

Experts in creating bespoke timber products and joinery solutions, all manufactured in their UK workshop.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to support its manufacturing and logistics operations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong work ethic, a flexible approach, and experience working in a yard or industrial environment.

You will be responsible for yard operations, goods handling, and nationwide deliveries, ensuring materials and finished products are moved safely, efficiently, and on time.

The Role

Driving a company van to undertake nationwide deliveries as required
Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to load and unload goods and machinery (FLT licence essential)
Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
Managing goods in and goods out, including checking deliveries and paperwork
Moving materials and products around the yard and workshop areas
Supporting production teams with loading requirements
Carrying out general yard duties, including keeping work areas clean, tidy, and safe
Managing and sorting recycling and waste materials in line with company procedures
Following all health and safety regulations and safe systems of work About You

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)
Full UK driving licence with experience driving vans
Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, or industrial environment preferred
Good awareness of health and safety
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Physically fit and capable of manual handling
Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach
Able to work independently and as part of a teamHow to Apply

To apply for the Yard Operative position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps