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Yard Person / Warehouse Operative / Driver

Job details
Posting date: 15 August 2025
Salary: £27,625 to £30,940 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 September 2025
Location: Newbury, West Berkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: AWD online
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AWDO-P13761

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Summary

Yard Person / Warehouse Operative & Driver who has previous Workshop / Warehouse experience with the ability to work in a team environment is required for well-established and rapidly expanding company based in Newbury, Berkshire.


SALARY: £27,625 - £30,940 per annum (£12.50 - £14.00 per hour) + Benefits

LOCATION: Newbury, Berkshire - Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Newbury, West Berkshire (RG20)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 07.00am to 4.30pm


PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must drive due to the rural location and no public transport


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Yard Person / Warehouse Operative & Driver who has previous Workshop / Warehouse experience with the ability to work in a team environment.

Working as a Yard Person / Warehouse Operative & Driver you will support the fabrication and stores teams by managing the yard, handling goods, and preparing materials for the site teams. This includes loading and unloading deliveries, packing equipment, and ensuring the yard is kept organised, tidy, and safe.

As the Yard Person / Warehouse Operative & Driver you will be proactive and diligent, with a valid forklift licence and a strong focus on health and safety. The role also involves basic maintenance, washing equipment and vehicles, and completing essential paperwork.

If you're a team player who is organised and takes pride in their work, we would like to hear from you.


APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.


DUTIES

Your duties as a Yard Person / Warehouse Operative & Driver will include:

• Team Support: Assisting the fabrication team, Stores Coordinator (goods in/goods out), and Store Person (stock control)

• Logistics & Packing: Packing project materials, fittings, fixings, and equipment for site teams

• Vehicle & Equipment Upkeep: Washing equipment, machinery, and vehicles

• Inventory & Checks: Checking equipment in and out of the yard and ensuring it's fit for work

• Yard Maintenance: Keeping the yard organised, tidy, and safe, including emptying waste bins and general housekeeping

• Loading & Storage: Loading and unloading materials and parts and storing them away

• On-site Delivery: Collecting and delivering equipment to sites

• Administrative Tasks: Ensuring all paperwork is handed into the relevant departments

• Forklift Operations: Operating a forklift

• Waste Management: Ensuring all waste is correctly recycled and disposed of

• Security: Access control for unlocking and locking the yard gate


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have UK clean driving licence

• Must have forklift licence

• Must have own transport due to rural location

• Workshop /Warehouse experience (required)

• Arrive onsite on time and prepared to start work as required

• Be self-motivated & proactive

• Works well within a team

• Be confident to work unaided and use initiative to solve problems

• Good communication with team members and management

• Follow instruction from management

• Safe operation of plant machinery within yard compound area


BENEFITS

• Company pension
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays. (Please note holiday will be held to cover Christmas shut down)
• Excellent progression opportunity
• Company training
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Staff referral programme


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13761

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