Senior Yard Operative

Senior Yard & Warehouse Operative

Wolverhampton

Temp to perm

£15.00 per hour

Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Yard Operative for one of our logistics clients in the Wolverhampton area. This is a hands-on and fast paced role where you will be responsible for the efficiency of the day-to-day operation of the yard and warehouse. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience in a logistics/transport yard, supervising others and operating machinery. This role is suited to someone who leads from the front, uses common sense, and is not afraid to get stuck in alongside the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Work hands-on across the yard and warehouse
Load and unload vehicles using forklifts and overhead cranes
Pick, pack, receive, and dispatch materials
Ensure materials are handled and stored safely
Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working area
Safely operate overhead cranes and heavy machinery
Operate B1, B2, and B3 forklifts where required
Complete daily equipment checks and report faults promptly
Lead by example and work alongside the team
Allocate daily tasks and manage workloads
Keep operations running safely and efficiently
Deal with day-to-day issues using a practical, common-sense approach
Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times
Act as the first point of contact for yard and warehouse matters
Maintain high health and safety standards across the yard and warehouse
Ensure PPE, machinery, and lifting procedures are used correctly
Challenge and address unsafe practices immediately

Skills and Experience:

Proven yard or warehouse experience
Heavy machinery experience (essential)
Overhead crane experience (essential/highly desirable)
B1, B2, B3 forklift licences (preferred)
Physically fit and capable of manual handling
Reliable, hardworking, and self-motivated
Confident leading by example and taking responsibility

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed