Yard Operative

Location Bristol
Discipline: Executive Search, Plant Hire, Construction Equipment, Sweeper Hire, Tool Hire, Powered Access, Pumps, Power Generation, Lifting & Handling, Non Mechanical, Rail Plant, Material Handling
Associated job titles: Warehouse , Yard Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £27k - 29k per year
Contact name: Dario Matteucci

Contact email: dario.matteucci@pathrecruitment.com
Contact phone: 01933 667228
Job ref: 56490
Published: 2 days ago

Yard Operative – Bristol – Leading equipment hire provider offering up to £29k, career progression & great benefits
Join a national hire business offering structured career development, stable hours and excellent benefits in this Yard Operative role.


Benefits of the Yard Operative: 

  • Salary up to £29,000 per year

  • Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm (no weekends)

  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Career progression and development opportunities

  • Company pension scheme

  • Healthcare scheme

  • Full-time, permanent role with job stability


About the role
In this Yard Operative position, you will play a vital part in the smooth day-to-day operations of a busy equipment hire depot. You’ll be responsible for preparing a range of hire equipment, maintaining a clean and organised yard, and supporting the team with deliveries, collections, and loading customer orders. Your forklift licence will be essential in assisting with stock movement and vehicle loading.

Key duties of the Yard Operative: 

  • Cleaning and preparing hire equipment for customer use

  • Receiving and checking returned equipment

  • Maintaining yard and workshop cleanliness and safety

  • Loading and unloading vehicles using a forklift

  • Building customer orders and ensuring timely dispatch

  • Occasional deliveries and collections using company vehicles

  • Supporting with general depot tasks as required


To be successful in this role you may have:

  • Forklift License (Essential)

  • Previous experience working as a Yard Operative, Warehouse Operative, Labourer or similar

  • Good Communication Skills

  • Proactive Attitude 

APPLY NOW or contact Dario on 01933667228 or dario.matteucci@pathrecruitment.com to find out more on this Yard Operative role!