Posted 22 July, 2026
Multi Skilled Operative
Reed
Exeter, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Yard Operative
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- Location: Exeter, UK \n
- Job Type: Full-time \n
- Salary: £12.71 per hour, 39 hours per week \n
Join the team as a Yard Operative, where you will work under the direction of the Foreman & Branch Manager to support the successful operation of the business. This role involves the delivery and collection of equipment to customer sites, ensuring efficient and safe operations. We offer a competitive wage, quarterly bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
\nDay-to-day of the role:
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- Be part of a small team ensuring the delivery and collection of equipment to and from customer sites or other branches. \n
- Comply with the company’s Health and Safety procedures in all yard operations. \n
- Report any matters affecting Health and Safety immediately to the Foreman & Branch Manager. \n
- Deal courteously with customers, visitors, and drivers, ensuring they report to the branch office upon arrival. \n
- Manage all deliveries and returns with accompanying paperwork. \n
- Carry out loading and unloading instructions safely in line with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and the necessary Risk Assessments. \n
- Check all equipment for quality and quantity on both returns and deliveries. \n
- Assist the Yard Foreman in monitoring stock/fleet levels, notifying any discrepancies/shortfalls to Branch administration staff. \n
- Conduct stock-takes in line with Company procedures. \n
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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- Right to work in the UK (Note: We cannot sponsor this vacancy). \n
- Strong commitment to safety and adherence to Health and Safety regulations. \n
- Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation. \n
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team. \n
- Physically capable of managing manual tasks including loading and unloading equipment. \n
Benefits:
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- Competitive wage plus quarterly bonus. \n
- 24 days holiday plus public holidays, with a shutdown each Christmas. \n
- Contributory pension and life insurance. \n
- A range of discounted benefits. \n
- Comprehensive employee assistance programme. \n
- Health cash plan and savings scheme. \n
Working Hours:
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- Monday - Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 \n
- Friday: 08:00 – 15:30 \n
To apply for the Yard Operative position, please contact Ryan Gold in the Reed Plymouth Office
