Yard Depot Operative

Yard Depot Operative | Warrington | £13.50ph

A global manufacturing company is seeking reliable and hard-working individuals to join its Warrington-based refractory team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Operating on specialist projects across the UK and internationally, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing organisation. Full training will be provided, making this role ideal for candidates with a practical mindset, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn new skills.

The Role

As a Yard Depot Operative, you will play a key role in supporting the production and manufacturing process within a busy industrial yard environment. This is a hands-on position involving the assembly and maintenance of wooden moulds, casting of refractory concrete blocks, material handling, and general yard duties.

Working closely with the wider production team, you will ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Yard Depot Operative Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble wooden moulds for block production

• Strip down, clean, and maintain moulds following casting

• Assist with the casting of precast refractory blocks

• Manufacture and maintain formwork

• Safely handle and move materials and equipment around the depot

• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively

• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment

• Support other production and yard duties as required by supervisors

Yard Depot Operative Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within construction, manufacturing, production, or industrial environments

• Experience using hand and power tools

• Good practical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Physically demanding role

• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

• Forklift licence advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer?

• £13.50 per hour

• Permanent, full-time position

• Monday to Friday working hours

• No weekend working

• Full training and development provided

• Opportunity to develop specialist industry skills

• Long-term career prospects within a global business

• Supportive team environment

Working Hours

39 hours per week

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm

If you are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a respected international business and enjoy hands-on work in a production environment, we would love to hear from you.

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