At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our busy yard by managing building materials and assisting customers.
- Company: Join a family-run business with a proud heritage in structural steel fabrication.
- Benefits: Full training, stable employment, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture and contribute to a safe, efficient yard.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a builder’s merchant or warehouse is essential; forklift licence is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
BHC is a family‑run business with a proud heritage, having grown since 1992 into one of the UK and Ireland’s leading structural steel fabrication and construction companies. Our continued success is built on our strong values, commitment to innovation, and a genuine investment in our people, facilities, and technology.
We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Builders Merchant Yard Operative to support the smooth running of our busy yard by handling, storing and managing building materials. Assisting customers with orders whilst maintaining a safe and organised yard area, contributing to the overall efficiency and ensuring excellent customer service at all times. This is a varied, hands‑on position in a fast‑paced outdoor environment, requiring a proactive approach, good teamwork, and a strong focus on safety and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist customers with loading and unloading building materials
- Provide excellent customer service, answering queries and directing customers to products or staff
- Ensure customer orders are picked accurately and fulfilled in a timely manner
- Receive, check, and store incoming deliveries
- Prepare materials for dispatch, ensuring correct labelling and packaging
- Operate forklifts, pallet trucks, and other equipment (training provided where required)
- Maintain accurate stock records and assist with inventory counts
- Carry out regular yard checks to ensure cleanliness, organisation, and safety
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages or damaged goods
- Ensure all tools and machinery are kept in good working condition and report defects promptly
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑presented yard environment
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a builder’s merchant, warehouse, or yard environment is essential
- Ability to handle heavy materials and carry out manual handling tasks safely
- Forklift licence desirable (training can be provided)
- Basic knowledge of building materials is advantageous
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable, punctual, and safety‑conscious
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive, proactive attitude with willingness to learn
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to thrive in a busy, fast‑paced environment
What We Offer
- A supportive, family‑run working environment
- Full training provided where required
- Opportunity to develop skills within a growing business
- Stable, long‑term employment with a respected industry leader
Yard Operative in Carnwath employer: Bhc ltd
BHC is an exceptional employer located in the picturesque Carnwath, South Lanarkshire, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters continuous improvement and operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful lean initiatives while collaborating with diverse teams throughout the project lifecycle. Our supportive culture prioritises innovation and teamwork, making BHC a rewarding place to advance your career in the fabrication and construction industry.
