Yard Operative

Yardman Location: Avonmouth, Bristol Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £14.50–£15.50 per hour Overtime: Paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Yardman to join our client’s busy depot in Avonmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, hands-on individual with experience operating construction machinery to join a well-established business. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining an organised yard and ensuring machinery is cleaned, prepared and presented to a high standard before delivery to customers. Key Responsibilities * Clean and prepare new machinery * Carry out weekly and monthly stock checks. * Manage machine movements within the yard, including deliveries and collections. * Assist with the day-to-day organisation and general upkeep of the yard. * Ensure machinery is presented to a high standard and ready for customer delivery. * Follow all relevant health and safety procedures. * Support the wider team with general yard duties as required. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: * Essential: Previous experience operating construction machinery. * Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. * A strong eye for detail and pride in maintaining high standards. * A flexible, proactive approach to work. * The ability to work safely and responsibly in a busy depot environment. * A forklift or telehandler licence would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? * Competitive pay of £14.50–£15.00 per hour. * Overtime paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate. * Full-time hours, Monday to Friday. * The opportunity to work with a range of construction machinery. * A supportive, team-oriented working environment. Interested? If you have experience operating construction machinery and are looking for your next opportunity in a hands-on, yard-based role, we would love to hear from you