Yard Operative

Yard Operative

📍 Location: South Yorkshire

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Yard Operative to join a growing team in South Yorkshire. This role is based within a busy industrial yard environment and is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, loading, and unloading of steel materials and deliveries.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring materials are accurately picked, organised, and dispatched in line with operational requirements, while maintaining strict health and safety standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe loading and unloading of lorries using overhead crane, forklift, or side loader
• Selecting and arranging steel products to fulfil internal and external orders
• Picking steel sections and plate for production and machining requirements
• Reading and interpreting delivery notes and order documentation
• Manual handling of materials including timber and other components
• Ensuring full compliance with site health & safety procedures at all times
• Organising stock and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient yard environment
• Supporting general yard operations as required

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience operating an overhead crane is essential
• Experience operating plant including shunter, forklift truck (FLT), and combi lift is essential
• Forklift truck certification/training is required for this role
• Experience working in a steel or heavy industrial environment is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices
• Ability to work accurately from delivery and order documentation
• Reliable, punctual, and physically fit for manual handling duties
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Training

Full training will be provided; however, existing licences and experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, and plant machinery are essential for this role.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is competitive and dependent on experience.

Benefits include:

• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Health plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Option to purchase additional holidays

Apply

If you are an experienced Yard Operative looking to join a busy and fast-paced industrial environment, we would like to hear from you.