Yard Operative

Posting date:	20 January 2026
Salary:	£25,000 to £26,500 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	mk44
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Got People Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	yop11212w-61682

Summary

Our client are looking for a Yard Opertive with a forklift licence to join the busy team Job Objectives • To offer support services to the day-to-day operation of the company in line with company policy, procedure and team objectives. • To support the day-to-day running of the Operations/Yard department. • Forklift licence is a requirement.

Operational Duties(to include, but not limited to):Yard Operative • Attend daily 7.30am Toolbox Talk • Maintain and keep a clean, safe yard with all risks minimised and report any areas of concern to the operations management team verbally and via the Near Miss and Damages procedures. • Carry out regular service, inspection and maintenance of all equipment. • To carry out any activity that fits within the role as instructed by line management. • Prepare equipment for jobs as requested by the operations management team. • Pick equipment according to the load lists. • Loading and unloading of equipment from various vehicle types such as counterbalance forklift and telehandler. • Using ratchet straps to secure loads to trailers and kit to stillages. • Responsible for strapping trailers to VOSA requirements. • Work with and assist operations personnel to check and maintain stock levels. • Ensure stock is serviced and ready for despatch. • Actively partake in annual stock checks and asset identification. • Manual lifting of stock, scaffolding, and equipment. Admin Duties(to include, but not limited to): • Ensure yard procedure of equipment labelling is adhered to. • Full procedure completion for near misses, accident reporting and damages. • Full procedure completion for load lists. • Advise Line Management of items not returned from site. • Advise Line Management of stock shortages and consumables required. Health & Safety (to include, but not limited to): • Actively promote and enforce Health and Safety at work. • To develop and maintain an awareness of Health & Safety documents relating to your role including but not limited to the Health & Safety Policy. • To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. • To report immediately to your line manager any defects in equipment or the working environment and report areas of risk. • To report immediately to your line manager any accidents in the working environment. • To adhere to all personal responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act. General Responsibilities / Expectations(to include, but not limited to): • To work in accordance with the organisation’s mission, vision, strategic plans, policies and procedures. • To behave in a manner that reflects positively on the company at all times. • To demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of confidentiality. • To be proactive and support constant improvement through effective communication and procedures. Training and Development(to include, but not limited to): • Participate fully in training and development in accordance with the company’s training plan and mandatory requirements. • To attend and participate in supervision sessions and an annual personal review. Salary - £26,500 There is also an expectation of doing some overtime during the busy summer – the new overtime rates are as follows: Monday to Friday – time spent over your contractual 8 hours per day will be paid at x1.5 your standard hourly rate. Saturday – x1.5 your standard hourly rate – regardless of the number of hours worked. Sunday – x1.5 your standard hourly rate – regardless of the number of hours worked. Bank Holidays – Double your standard hourly rate. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Standard working hours are: 7.30am to 4.00pm – half hour for lunch – 40 hours per week