Yard Operator

We are recruiting a Yard Operator based at Howdens Work Surfaces, our solid surfaces production facility in Holme upon Spalding Moor, East Yorkshire. These roles will enable us to deliver our forecasted growth and extend our service to our customers.

In this role you will be responsible for the efficient movement of out bound goods and the safe storage and careful handling of our stored items in line with SOPS and health and safety processes. 

Pay rate and shift pattern:

• £16.59 per hour + shift allowance and daily meal allowance 
• Rotating days and afternoon shifts - Monday to Friday - 5:45am-2.00pm and 1:45pm-10.00pm

Benefits of working for Howdens as a Yard Operator:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Daily meal allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays
• Fantastic staff discounts
• Share save scheme
• Exceptional reward and recognition events
• PPE provided

What you’ll be doing…

• Loading and securing hard surface finished goods onto vehicles using forklift trucks and manual handling equipment
• Accountable for the quantity and quality checking of all finished goods
• Preparing pallets for shipping of finished goods
• Processing goods out on our internal warehouse system
• Reporting any damages or missing goods to Dispatch Leader

What we’re looking for…

• FLT trained
• Experience of warehouse and dispatch processes
• Trained and qualified in operating lifting equipment
• Competent in operating crane manoeuvres

Grade C

Reporting to Mark Shillito 

How to Apply:

Before you apply, please speak to your manager so that they are aware of your interest in this role. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. 

When you apply for this role, you will need to activate your account. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. 

If you have any questions or need any further support or information, please get in touch with Tayla Parkinson or Caroline Isaksen, Recruitment Advisor, or any member of the recruitment team.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.