Yard Operative/Forklift Driver

The Metal Collective – Hoo, Rochester
Self-Employed Position
£12.77 per hour
Monday–Friday | 7:00am–5:00pm

The Metal Collective is a family-run structural and architectural steel fabrication company. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking Yard Operative / Forklift Driver to join our team.

This is a hands-on role working within a busy steel fabrication yard and workshop. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is happy to get stuck in and can help keep the yard running safely and efficiently.

Main Duties

• Loading and unloading steel deliveries and lorries using a forklift
• Moving and organising steelwork around the yard
• Painting fabricated steel beams and other steelwork
• Preparing completed steelwork for collection and delivery
• Keeping the yard, storage areas and workshop clean and tidy
• Organising materials and completed jobs
• Assisting the fabrication team when required
• Ensuring materials are stored safely and correctly
• General yard duties as required

Hours & Pay

Monday to Friday – 7:00am to 5:00pm

• £12.77 per hour
• 20-minute tea break
• 30-minute lunch break
• Self-employed position
• 7 days' paid holiday
• Paid team breakfast at a local café once a month

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced and confident operating a forklift
• Reliable and punctual
• Hardworking with a good attitude
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a steel fabrication environment
• Physically capable of carrying out general yard duties
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Organised and able to keep the yard clean and safe
• Willing to get stuck in and help wherever needed

Previous experience working within a steel yard, fabrication workshop, builders' merchant, engineering company or similar environment would be an advantage.

A valid or previously held forklift licence/certificate is preferred.

About Us

The Metal Collective is a small, family-run steel fabrication company based in Hoo, Rochester. We specialise in structural and architectural steelwork, including builders' beams, staircases, balconies, railings, gates and bespoke fabricated steelwork.

We're looking for someone who wants to become a valued part of our team and help us keep our yard and production running smoothly.

The Metal Collective
Fabricating the future, collectively.

Pay: From £12.77 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 47.5 per week

Work Location: In person