Yard

Sammons Recruitment Ltd

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business in Battle for an experienced Yard Operative to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis.

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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