Job Title: Yard Person FLT
Location: Sherburn in Elmet
Pay rate: £ 12.00ph
Shift: Day shift, 39hrs + OT
Type: Temporary Job
Start Date: Immediately
We are hiring for a Yard Operative to undertake various manual handling tasks in Sherburn in Elmet. This role involves 20% forklift driving and 80% manual labour, and is based in a dynamic environment with one of the UK's largest staging and structures providers. You will be a vital part of our team, helping to ensure the smooth running of operations, whether it’s loading/unloading trailers, picking items, or general yard maintenance.
Duties of a Yard Operative
As a Yard Operative, you will be working as part of the Logistics team and will be responsible for:
Occasional operating a forklift for loading/unloading purposes
Moving boxes and equipment
Loading and unloading trailers according to pick lists
Sorting, picking, and tidying materials
General yard labour tasks
Skills and Experience of a Yard Operative
As a Yard Operative, you should have experience with:
An Industrial B1 Counterbalance Forklift, though this is not essential as the company provides in-house training
Manual handling and general labour duties
Working in a fast-paced environment
Basic knowledge of construction or scaffolding (advantageous but not essential)
It would be beneficial to the Yard Operative role if you also had:
Good communication skills, particularly in written and verbal English
Access to reliable transport, as the client’s site is accessible via car, public transport, walking, or cycling
The ability to work well within a team
Strong organizational skills
About the Client
Our client, a leading provider of staging and structures, has delivered projects for events like the London Olympics 2012, Commonwealth Games 2014, and many more. They are seeking Yard Operatives to join their team on a temporary basis, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidates. The work environment is a large facility equipped with amenities such as a canteen, smoking area, free parking, and locker rooms.
Next Steps
Apply to this Yard Operative role through this advert. For more information about this role, please contact our Industrial team at (phone number removed).
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester
This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary, and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all of our available positions throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website at