Yard Operative

Yard Operative Location: Weldon Road

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm

Pay: £12.71

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same? We’re looking for a Yard Operative to join a busy timber yard and become part of a friendly team of four.

This is a practical, physical role where you’ll play an important part in keeping timber moving efficiently from the yard, through the drying process and into production.

What will you be doing? Your day-to-day work will include:

Moving timber and board packs around the yard and into production

Receiving and unloading timber deliveries

Stacking and storing timber safely and correctly

Checking and grading boards for defects

Edging boards to the required specification

Keeping board packs organised, labelled and in the correct locations

Loading and unloading timber from the kilns

Moving dried timber into storage or production

Helping keep the yard clean, tidy and organised

Carrying out daily equipment checks and following health & safety proceduresWhat are we looking for? You don’t necessarily need previous timber yard experience. We’re looking for someone who is:

Comfortable working outdoors and carrying out physical work

Reliable and hardworking

Able to follow instructions and work accurately

Safety-conscious

A good team player

Keen to learn and develop new skillsPrevious experience in a timber yard, sawmill or manufacturing environment would be useful, as would a Counterbalance Forklift licence, but neither is essential.

Full training provided If you’re new to the timber industry, don’t worry. Full on-the-job training will be provided, including forklift training if required.

There are also opportunities to develop your skills in timber grading, kiln operation and other areas of the business as the company continues to grow.

If you’re looking for a temp to perm, hands-on position where you can learn, develop and become an important part of a growing team, we’d love to hear from you