Yard Operative - Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire
Join the team in Higham Ferrers as a Yard Operative! If you have hands-on experience in handling cranes, telehandlers, or other heavy equipment and thrive working both independently and as part of a close-knit team, this could be the perfect role for you.
What’s in it for You:
- Up to £30,000 Per Annum
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities to work independently
- Career growth within a respected, safety-first organisation
- Exposure to a variety of construction and maintenance equipment
- Positive work culture focused on integrity and professionalism
Main Duties:
- Safely load cranes, ballast, and accessories onto transport using a telehandler or Gapo, ensuring accuracy with each order.
- Unload and inspect returned equipment, verifying condition and completeness of items.
- Maintain yard organisation, assisting with stock control, and keeping records up to date.
- Clean and prepare equipment, performing routine maintenance to ensure all items are presentable and functional.
- Work outside in all weather conditions, observing health and safety protocols.
What We’re Looking For:
Ideal skills and experience include:
- Proficiency in operating a telehandler
- Background in basic mechanical maintenance and servicing of equipment
- Familiarity with construction plant or crane equipment, including self-erecting tower cranes
- A valid UK driving licence with a clean record
Key personal attributes:
- A self-starter with high levels of motivation and initiative
- Honest, dependable, and committed to safety
- Organised with the ability to manage tasks effectively and meet deadlines
- Basic computer skills to manage stock and records
- Strong English communication skills
About the Organisation:
- An established name in equipment solutions for the construction sector
- Dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and professional work environment
- Committed to employee development and job satisfaction
- Conveniently based in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire
To excel in this role, you may come from a background such as:
- Yard Assistant
- Equipment Operative
- Stock Coordinator
- Plant Handler
- Crane Yard Assistant
- Maintenance Operative
- Construction Site Worker
- Logistics Support
- Machinery Handler
- Inventory Assistant
If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role as a Yard Operative in a reputable company, apply today, email Tyler directly on tyler.silsby@pathrecruitment.com or call directly on 01933 667224
