Yard Operative

2 weeks ago


StanfordleHope SS EH, United Kingdom 40432a14-c8c2-4b1c-ae0c-3c665a007539 Full time £26,000 - £30,000 per year

Yard Operative - Immediate Start

Location: Stanhope Industrial Park, Wharf Rd, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 0EH

Hours: Full-time – Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5pm

Salary: £26,000–£30,000 per annum (based on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Working in a busy container yard, you will help ensure safe and efficient movement, inspection, and preparation of containers & welfare units . This role involves outdoor manual work, teamwork, and operating around heavy machinery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the loading, unloading, and positioning of containers within the yard.
  • Supporting container inspections, checking for damage and recording container numbers.
  • Ensuring the yard is kept clean, organised, and safe at all times.
  • Operating yard equipment (where trained) such as forktruck
  • Cleaning of all units within the yard (Stores/Accommodation based units - Office/Canteens/Welfare/Toilets)
  • Following all health & safety procedures
  • Completing basic paperwork or digital logs as required.

What we are looking for:

  • Previous experience in a container yard, warehouse, construction, haulage yard, or similar industrial environment (Preferred but not required)
  • Valid Forktruck experience (Preferred but not required)
  • Welding experience - MIG/Stick or basis repair welding is a strong advantage (Preferred but not required)
  • Understanding of basic electrics (Preferred but not required)
  • Understanding of basic plumbing (preferred but not required)
  • Understanding of basis carpentry(Preferred but not required)
  • Strong understanding of yard safety and working around heavy moving vehicles and equipment
  • Able to carry out basis manual handling

MUST HAVE A VALID CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of £26,000–£30,000 per annum (based on experience)
  • Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (no weekends)
  • Supportive, relaxed family working environment
  • Opportunities to learn and grow within the business
  • Over 25 years of trusted industry experience
  • Company pension scheme and holiday entitlement
  • All training will be provided were needed

How to Apply

If you'd like to join a trusted, family-run business and think this role sounds right for you, please send us your CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person


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