Yard Operative

Company Information

Burbage Custom Windows Ltd is an established window and door manufacturer based in Hinckley with over 30 years of industry experience. From our purpose-built manufacturing facilities, we produce high quality products using advanced machinery and modern production techniques, supported by our own logistics fleet and installation services. Alongside our manufacturing operation, we operate Modern UPVC Windows, our rapidly growing online ecommerce division supplying windows and doors to customers across the entire UK, as the business continues to experience a sustained period of significant growth.

Role Profile

The role is to ensure that materials are available when required, vehicles are loaded and unloaded safely, and the yard and storage areas are maintained to a high standard of safety, cleanliness and organisation. Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, loading, unloading, storage and organisation of materials and finished products across the warehouse and yard to enable effective, efficient and cost-effective delivery of quality product and service to our customers working to company process standards and operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Yard Operations

· Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised yard

· Ensure materials and finished products are stored safely in designated locations

· Keep access routes, loading areas, fire exits and pedestrian walkways clear

· Organise stock and materials to maximise available yard and storage space

· Prepare materials and finished products for collection and dispatch

· Assist drivers and other employees during loading and unloading operations

· Monitor the condition of materials stored externally and report damage or concerns

· Assist with waste management, recycling and the correct segregation of materials

· Carry out general yard housekeeping duties

· Report hazards, damaged equipment or unsafe conditions immediately.

Stock & Materials

· Check incoming and outgoing goods against delivery notes, picking lists or other relevant documentation

· Report shortages, damage and stock discrepancies

· Assist with stock checks and inventory counts

· Ensure materials are placed in the correct designated locations

· Support stock rotation and good material-control practices

· Work with production and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when required.

FLT Operations (If Candidate has licence(s))

· Safely operate forklift trucks and other authorised material-handling equipment

· Load and unload delivery and collection vehicles safely and efficiently

· Move raw materials, components and finished products between the yard, warehouse, production and dispatch areas

· Ensure loads are stable, secure and handled in a manner that prevents damage

· Carry out and record daily pre-use FLT checks

· Immediately report defects, damage or safety concerns relating to FLT equipment

· Follow designated vehicle routes, speed limits and pedestrian segregation procedures

· Only operate equipment for which appropriate training and authorisation has been provided

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

· We use Combi Lift and B1 Counterbalance FLT trucks, so appropriate FLT training/certification for the equipment being operated is a distinct advantage

· Experience operating a FLT truck in a warehouse, manufacturing or yard environment a distinct advantage

· Previous experience working in a manufacturing yard environment a distinct advantage

· Previous experience of the window industry a distinct advantage

· Self-motivated and focused, with a flexible attitude

· Good attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy & a commitment to quality

· Able to work on & use own initiative & problem solve

· Strong communication, team working & people skills

· Demonstrate a professional & courteous attitude

· Act with integrity & honesty

· Positive attitude to innovation & change

· Looking to build a career in a fast-growing business

Benefits of Working for BCW

· Competitive rates of pay starting from £13.25 per hour and going up to £13.75 per hour after successful completion of six months service

· (Starting rate normally at entry point however, experience would be taken into account)

· Pay grading structure

· Regular pay reviews

· 40 Hour working week 07.00-16.00 Monday to Thursday and 07.00-13.00 Friday

· Enhanced 32 Days holiday per annum

· Christmas shutdown

· Christmas vouchers

· Staff events

· Pension scheme

· Staff canteen with subsidised vending machines

· BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

· Company workwear and PPE provided

· Onsite secure parking

. Commitment to investing in training and development.

Pay: £13.25-£13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person