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Posted 22 July, 2026

Multi Skilled Operative

Reed
Exeter, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Yard Operative

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  • Location: Exeter, UK
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  • Job Type: Full-time
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  • Salary: £12.71 per hour, 39 hours per week
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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.

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Day-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.
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  • Comply with the company’s Health and Safety procedures in all yard operations.
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  • Report any matters affecting Health and Safety immediately to the Foreman & Branch Manager.
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  • Deal courteously with customers, visitors, and drivers, ensuring they report to the branch office upon arrival.
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  • Manage all deliveries and returns with accompanying paperwork.
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  • Carry out loading and unloading instructions safely in line with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and the necessary Risk Assessments.
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  • Check all equipment for quality and quantity on both returns and deliveries.
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  • Assist the Yard Foreman in monitoring stock/fleet levels, notifying any discrepancies/shortfalls to Branch administration staff.
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  • Conduct stock-takes in line with Company procedures.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Right to work in the UK (Note: We cannot sponsor this vacancy).
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  • Strong commitment to safety and adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
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  • Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
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  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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  • Physically capable of managing manual tasks including loading and unloading equipment.
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive wage plus quarterly bonus.
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  • 24 days holiday plus public holidays, with a shutdown each Christmas.
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  • Contributory pension and life insurance.
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  • A range of discounted benefits.
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  • Comprehensive employee assistance programme.
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  • Health cash plan and savings scheme.
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Working Hours:

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  • Monday - Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
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  • Friday: 08:00 – 15:30
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To apply for the Yard Operative position, please contact Ryan Gold in the Reed Plymouth Office