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Yard Operative

Source4 Personnel Solutions
Reading Contract GBP 26,325 – 27,300
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Yard Operative (Temp to Perm) – Reading

£13.50 – £14.00 per hour

Our client, a well-established business based in Reading, is currently recruiting for a Yard Operative to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence who is looking for long-term career prospects within a growing company.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday only whilst on the temporary contract

Shifts will be either:

7:00am – 4:30pm

or 7:30am – 5:00pm

depending on business needs

Once permanent, you will work 2 Saturdays per month on a rotating 2 on / 2 off basis

Duties Include

Assisting customers with selecting and loading building materials while providing excellent customer service and product advice

Picking and packing stock for company deliveries

Loading company vehicles accurately and safely

Unloading supplier vehicles, checking goods in, and putting stock away

Operating a mixed fleet of diesel and electric FLTs, including multi-directional and Teletruck forklifts, plus loading shovel equipment (full training provided where required)

Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the yard and warehouse

Carrying out daily forklift and plant checks, with weekly cleaning duties

Supporting wider business operations and assisting other teams when needed

Playing an active role in supporting the company’s continued growth

Candidate Requirements

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence essential

Full UK Driving Licence essential

Previous yard, warehouse, or builders merchant experience preferred

Strong work ethic and team player attitude

Good communication and customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment safely and efficiently

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent position with a supportive and expanding business.

Please note:

As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In line with GDPR regulations, we are making you aware that to proceed with your application we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. To receive future job alerts from us, you will be required to provide consent within our marketing preference options. The link will be provided in an email to you. Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to attend a full registration with one of our Consultants which will involve you providing a current passport, any relevant visas, a proof of address and completing relevant tests and a full competency based interview.

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