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