Yard Operative
2 weeks ago
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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