Yard Operative

Braintree · £12.71/hour · Temporary · Posted 27 October 2026

Yard Operative  Pay: £12.71 per hour Hours: 7:15 - 15.45 Contract: Temp to Perm Location: Braintree, Essex We are recruiting for a Yard Operative to join an established engineering company in Braintree on a Temp to Perm…

Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Location Braintree
Posted 27 October 2026

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Yard Operative 

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 7:15 - 15.45

Contract: Temp to Perm

Location: Braintree, Essex

We are recruiting for a Yard Operative to join an established engineering company in Braintree on a Temp to Perm basis.

Yard Operative Responsibilities

To keep the yard clean and organised

To load and unload materials from lorries and trailers

Assist with inventory management

Operate various yard equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks

Assist with general maintenance tasks, such as painting and repairs

To follow all safety procedures and guidelines

To ensure the general housekeeping is always tidy and a safe working environment

To correctly and safely use the yard tools on site

To support in building towers and flat packing towers when required

Requirements

To be successful in this Yard Operative role, you will need:

In Date FLT licence 

Previous experience in a similar role

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to lift heavy items safely

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills
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