Yard Operative

Homefire Group, a part of CPL Industries, is the UK's leading smokeless fuel and kiln dried firewood manufacturer and supplier, putting sustainable warmth and comfort at the heart of your home. We’ve been keeping homes warm and cosy for nearly 300 years. We operate from over 40 locations in England, Wales and Scotland, including the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight. Additionally, Homefire Group is Europe's leading manufacturer of smokeless solid fuels.

We have a range of market favourite brands and a strong commitment to new product development, leading the industry in technical advances and growing our consumer base. We are on a journey to cleaner and greener products, and by buying our Homefire range, our customers can be assured that they are receiving great quality fuel every single time.

Working within Homefire Group, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Yard Operative to join our Gatwick Depot on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will ensure legal compliance to vehicle load capacity and security; have hands-on management of the traffic office function to ensure compliance to company data entry and office administration procedures; possess excellent communication skills to provide a reliable, friendly and knowledgeable customer service experience.

**Key skills required for this role**:

- IT literacy must possess good IT skills and the ability to work within prescribed system processes and across various IT platforms.
- Experience of basic mechanical plant safety checks.
- Good organisational and analytical skills.
- Must be a “team player” with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Previous experience in the solid fuel industry or solid fuel product knowledge (ideally).
- Previous experience in a transport or Goods Yard environment.
- Previous Stock Management experience.
- FLT Licence advantageous, however training can be given.

**What we offer**:

- £12.12/ hour
- 40hrs/ week contract
- 31 holidays per year inclusive of bank holidays
- Provision of fork lift license
- Wellbeing team
- Company discount
- Free onsite parking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.12 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Horley, RH6 9TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- FLT License (preferred)

Work Location: In person