Wombwell
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.