Warehouse Operative / Yard Operative
Join a busy outdoor materials operation where safety, accuracy and teamwork matter. This hands-on opportunity suits someone comfortable with manual handling, delivery paperwork and an early-shift working pattern, with full training provided.
This role is officially known within the organisation as a Yard Operative / Steel Loader
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Warehouse Assistant, Stores Operative, Goods In Operative, Dispatch Operative, Materials Handler, Loading Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Operative, Yard Operative
Benefits include a company pension, sick pay scheme, health plan, cycle to work scheme, share save scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays.
SALARY: Competitive Depending on Experience + Benefits
LOCATION: Shafton, Barnsley South Yorkshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
SHIFT PATTERNS: Monday to Thursday (4am – 4pm) – Shift patterns discussed at interview
JOB OVERVIEW
Build practical skills in a busy industrial setting while helping materials move safely and efficiently. The Warehouse Operative / Yard Operative supports receipt, dispatch and organised storage of materials across the yard.
Working closely with operational colleagues, the Warehouse Operative / Yard Operative helps keep deliveries, picking and machine-feed activity running smoothly while maintaining high safety standards.
With full training provided, the Warehouse Operative / Yard Operative offers a varied hands-on opportunity involving plant equipment, steel sections, plates and delivery documentation.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Warehouse Operative / Yard Operative include:
- Load and Unload Deliveries: Safely load and unload lorries using overhead cranes, forklifts or side loaders
- Pick Materials for Production: Select steel sections and plates required for machines
- Check Delivery Documentation: Read and understand delivery and order notes, verifying materials as required
- Organise Receipt and Dispatch: Manage incoming and outgoing materials and arrange products in line with operational requirements
- Feed Shotblast Machines: Load, unload and stack steel onto shotblast machines
- Maintain Health and Safety: Follow onsite health and safety regulations and support safe working practices at all times
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety
- Comfortable with regular manual handling in a busy outdoor environment
- Basic understanding of steel processing, including beams, plates, flats and angles
- Able to read and understand delivery and order notes
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience with steel, heavy machinery or plant
- Overhead crane, forklift truck or side loader qualifications
- Loading experience
BENEFITS
- Company pension
- Sick pay scheme
- Health plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Share save scheme
- Option to purchase additional holidays
JOB REF: AWDO-P15363
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