Yard Person / Banksmen
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4BN |
| Company: | Barhale |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | MP-65554-1496 |
Summary
About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
- Water
- Transport
- Built environment
- Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
- Tunnelling
- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel-fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
Company Website:
https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA
Why join Barhale?
- As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
- Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
- A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
- Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
Yard Operative / Traffic Marshall
The Role
To assist with loading and unloading vehicles and maintain a clean and safe site/yard area.
Working as part of the site/yard operations team and providing full operational support to all areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety
- Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, looking after stores and clearing the compound, Ensuring that the yard is free of any hazards
- Complete tasks by the Yard/Site risk assessments and notify the Site Manager of any potential non-compliance.
- Report accidents and near misses using the correct methods.
- Make sure all delivery drivers are compliant with PPE standards on site.
Quality
- Ensure works are carried out by processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by providing suggestions and feedback to Management.
- Work to agreed timescales, updating the yard manager on progress. Maintain good communication with other Management at all times.
About you
Essential
- Previous experience loading and unloading vehicles.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
- Ability to work well within a team, offering support to others.
- CSCS Labourer
- Slinger/Signaller
- Traffic Marshall
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme