Yard Operative

Lawsons Ltd

Ascot, United Kingdom
Base: £30,175; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
On-site
Previous yard or warehouse experience
Counterbalance or reach forklift certification
Manual handling and safe working practices
Lawsons Ltd is seeking a Yard Operative for their Ascot branch, responsible for handling deliveries, maintaining yard organization, and providing customer service. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, a forklift certification, and a commitment to safety and teamwork

Job Summary

  • This hands-on role is responsible for receiving deliveries, managing stock, and supporting the yard team with loading and unloading operations.
  • The successful candidate must hold essential forklift certification and possess previous experience in a yard operative or builders' merchant environment.
  • Employees benefit from a competitive salary of £30,175, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and a comprehensive company pension scheme.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Lawsons Ltd is seeking a Yard Operative for their Ascot branch, responsible for handling deliveries, maintaining yard organization, and providing customer service. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, a forklift certification, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Salary

Base: £30,175; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 25 days holiday + pension + EAP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Previous yard or warehouse experience
  • Counterbalance or Reach forklift certification
  • Manual handling and safe working practices
  • Physical fitness for outdoor work
  • Team collaboration in busy environments

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Basic IT literacy for handheld devices
  • Flexibility for early starts and Saturday cover
  • Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards

Key Requirements

  • Essential previous yard/warehouse experience
  • Essential Forklift (Counterbalance/Reach) certification
  • Physically fit for manual handling tasks

Work Rights

Not specified

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