Yard Operative

Lawsons Ltd

Wokingham, United Kingdom
Base: circa £30,175; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
On-site
Previous yard or warehouse experience
Counterbalance/reach forklift certification
Manual handling and safe lifting techniques
Lawsons Ltd is seeking a Yard Operative for their Wokingham branch, responsible for managing stock, assisting with deliveries, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, possess forklift certification, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Summary

  • This hands-on role is responsible for receiving deliveries, managing stock, and ensuring efficient branch operations at the AVS Wokingham location.
  • 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 circa £30,175, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and a comprehensive company pension scheme.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Lawsons Ltd is seeking a Yard Operative for their Wokingham branch, responsible for managing stock, assisting with deliveries, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, possess forklift certification, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.

Salary

Base: Circa £30,175; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, employee assistance programme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Previous yard or warehouse experience
  • Counterbalance/Reach forklift certification
  • Manual handling and safe lifting techniques
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather
  • Customer-focused communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Team player with collaborative mindset
  • Flexibility for early starts and Saturday cover
  • Basic IT literacy for handheld devices
  • Commitment to safety and risk assessments

Key Requirements

  • Essential forklift (Counterbalance/Reach) certification
  • Previous yard operative or warehouse experience
  • Physically fit for manual handling tasks

Work Rights

Not specified

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