Yard Operative

  • Leicester
  • Permanent
  • Mon Jan 26 15:13:30 2026
  • 107850

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 team

How 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.