Yard Operative

3 weeks ago


Chester Le Street County Durham, United Kingdom Ltek Recruitment Ltd Full time

The yard operative will support the wider depot operations team by assisting with loading and unloading vehicles and maintaining a clean and safe yard area. Additionally, the yard operative will assist in preparing and delivering goods. The primary responsibilities include:

  • Loading and off
  • loading goods and equipment, often using the site forklift.
  • Ensure all returned equipment is checked and refuelled, with any damage recorded.
  • Complete daily checks of the site forklifts and report any defects immediately.
  • Operate the forklift in compliance with approved codes of practice (ACOPs).
  • Collaborating with colleagues to ensure all goods are clean and ready for hire.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy yard environment.
  • Ensure yard stock is stored safely and correctly. • Identify areas for yard improvement and share them with the depot management.
  • Support the delivery of goods by driving the depot's 4x4 vehicle. • Ensure that health & safety guidelines are followed with the yard.
  • Drive a safety culture within the yard environment.
  • Ensure paperwork is completed on time and accurately.
  • When required, accept deliveries from carriers and ensure they are passed to the correct person.
  • Adherence to the Company Integrated Management Systems, including Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality, and all associated policies, standards, procedures, and records.
  • Ad hoc duties as the job requires
Desired Skills
  • Full UK driving license –
  • held for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Experience in towing a trailer (training can be provided).
  • Forklift license
  • Effective communicator.
  • A passion for delivering outstanding levels of customer service.
  • Any knowledge of plant/equipment would be beneficial but not a requirement as all training will be provided.
  • Ability to work autonomously and within strict deadlines to high standards with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent at forging relationships across all levels of the business.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deal with all levels of employees, including Senior Management and Directors, in a confident, friendly, and professional manner.
  • Ability to prioritise workload.
  • Experience of working in a team and on their own initiative with minimum supervision


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