Yard Operative

At Paving Stones Direct, we are one of the UK’s market leaders in natural and porcelain paving options due to a combination of providing high quality products at very competitive prices and the dedicated customer service we offer. This has led to year on year growth with no plans on stopping.

We are on the lookout for a talented yard operative to join our growing organisation on a full-time basis. This role will be paramount in ensuring a smooth and easy loading and unloading process for all our customers and couriers we hold relationships with whilst continuously delivering outstanding customer service. You’ll be joining a team where you have the freedom to showcase your skills whilst taking on a hands-on approach, making the job role your own. In return, we are looking for an extremely organised individual who has a positive go-get it attitude and is able to bring new and innovative ideas to the table.

The Role

Loading and unloading vehicles

Picking and checking orders. (Heavy lifting will be involved)

Storing stock safely

Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment

Assisting customers

Clearing and maintaining the yard to ensure a tidy, safe, and efficient environment

Repairing broken pallets and re-stacking stock safely and securely

Performing routine checks on yard equipment and reporting any maintenance needs

Ensuring all walkways and workspaces are free from debris and hazards

Assisting with general yard duties

Any other related duties.

Paving knowledge is not required as we offer a full comprehensive training including forklift truck license.

About You!

Previous experience working within a yard/warehouse environment.

Highly motivated and the ability to work under tight deadlines

Happy to work in the evenings

Be a team player and happy to go the extra mile.

Happy to work outdoors in all weathers

Physically able do labor intensive roles

The confidence to take ownership and propose suitable solutions.

Good timekeeping and attitude towards work

The successful candidate will be well organised, effective, efficient and driven to grow their role within our forward-thinking and fast-growing company.

What you will get from us!

Paving Stones Direct is a family run company so we are passionate about creating an enjoyable and striving work environment which we believe comes from our great team members.

Wage: £13.50 per hour, subject to experience with further room to grow.

A family run, friendly and people-centric working environment with the ability to create and action change, there are no bad ideas!

Close working relationship with the Senior team members and Owners.

Other benefits include pension, team events and office hot and cold drinks.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Paving Stones Direct UK Ltd are an equal opportunities employer who are simple, personal and fair in everything we do. For more information on our commitment to equal opportunities, please reach out to us.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday - 07:00am to 17:00pm (1 hour unpaid break (2x 30 min)

Saturday (Rotating Shifts) - 08:00am to 14:00pm (30 min unpaid break (1x 30min)

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worksop S80 1TN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid Forklift Licence?

Work Location: In person