Yard Operative/Forklift Driver

Timber Yard Operative / Forklift Driver (Temp-to-Perm) Monday–Friday | 07:30–17:00 | Location: East Harling Working within a busy outdoor timber yard and manufacturing environment, supporting production and logistics operations through efficient material handling, stock control, and yard management. This role requires a valid side loader and/or multi-directional forklift licence, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities: * Picking and supplying timber to saws within an outdoor timber yard environment. * Operating side loader and/or multi-directional forklifts to move raw materials and finished products safely and efficiently. * Using internal systems to check off picked jobs, track progress, and organise daily workload. * Managing timber stock levels, including waste control and segregation. * Removing finished products from the factory and transferring them to designated storage or loading areas. * Loading HGVs with finished products, including roof trusses and engineered floor joists. * Unloading incoming deliveries from HGVs and ensuring goods are stored correctly. * Carrying out general yard housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment. * Adhering to all health & safety procedures, particularly when working outdoors and with heavy materials. * Supporting production and logistics teams to meet daily operational targets. Skills & Experience: * Valid side loader and/or multi-directional forklift licence (essential). * Previous experience in a timber yard, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment (preferred). * Confident working outdoors in all weather conditions. * Good IT or system-based skills for logging jobs and managing workload. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices. * Reliable with own transport to the East Harling site. * Pro-active, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. * Willingness to learn and develop within a temp-to-perm opportunity