Yard Operative

  • Huddersfield
  • Temporary
  • Fri Jan 30 12:04:16 2026
  • YOPHD

Major Recruitment are looking for a Yard Operative to join our client’s busy site based in Huddersfield. This is a temporary to permanent position, offering long-term progression and development for the right candidate.

Key Details:

  • Location: Huddersfield
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
  • Every second Saturday: Paid at x1.5 overtime rate

Role Responsibilities:

  • Loading and unloading timber and associated materials safely and efficiently.
  • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move and stack materials.
  • Driving between the yard and warehouse (across public roads) to transport stock.
  • Keeping the yard and warehouse areas clean, safe, and well organised.
  • Supporting with stock control, order preparation, and general yard duties.
  • Interacting with customers on site, providing assistance, and delivering excellent service when required

Candidate Requirements:

  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – essential.
  • Full UK Driving Licence – essential.
  • Previous experience in a yard, timber, or trade environment is preferred.
  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and physically capable of manual handling.

Additional Information:

After successfully completing a 12-week temporary period, the successful candidate will be taken on permanently and provided with additional Combi and Side Loader training to support career development.

If you’re a motivated team player looking for a long-term opportunity in a hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you

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