Yard Operative in Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Join our Yard Operative Team to maintain a clean and efficient workplace.
Company: Be part of a global business with a £2 billion+ turnover.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, discounts, and comprehensive health support.
Other info: Dynamic night shifts with a supportive team environment.
Why this job: Take the next step in your career with exciting growth opportunities.
Qualifications: Experience with Counterbalance FLT and knowledge of health and safety policies.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

About The Role

Join our dynamic onsite Yard Operative Team at IPL Sittingbourne.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Yard Operative to become a vital part of our team at Sittingbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and join a global business with a £2 billion+ turnover.

Position Details
Schedule: 4 on 4 off, 7pm – 7am (Nights)
Location: IPL Sittingbourne – Site based role
Contract type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Work with team colleagues to maintain a clean and tidy workplace environment that complies with company and legislative standards.
Ensure waste disposal units are emptied and replaced in a timely manner.
Communicate with the waste disposal company regarding deliveries and collections from the site.
Organise the yard area to ensure waste segregation follows company policy.
Take reasonable care of health and safety, following all company safety and quality systems, reporting incidents or suggestions to the line manager.
Liaise with the dispatch team to ensure smooth removal of trays from the warehouse to the yard area.
Check incoming stock in line with company goods‑in processes, ensuring all label and segregation disciplines are completed as required.
Perform MHE truck duties, conducting daily safety checks and observing company warehouse guidelines.
Store, handle and transport stock and ancillaries securely in line with company procedures, food hygiene legislation and health and safety guidelines.
What We’re Looking For
Experience operating a Counterbalance FLT and possession of a Counterbalance certificate.
Proven experience working within an operations/yard/warehouse site in an FMCG environment, ideally in a yard environment.
Working knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures in a yard/warehouse operation.
Good communication skills.
Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues both internally and externally.
Previous yard or warehouse experience.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
15% Asda in‑store discount.
Paid annual leave allowance – varies depending on shift pattern.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Life assurance – all colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 × annual base salary.
Help@hand – free direct access to health and wellbeing support services, including unlimited video consultations with a UK‑based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
Partnered Grocery Aid services for employees and families, providing emotional, practical and financial support.
Electric Vehicle scheme.
Asda Mobile discount – 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add‑ons for employees and one family member.
Discounted health assessments – exclusive negotiated rates on Self‑Pay BUPA Health Assessments for employees and household members.
Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10% discount.
Mortgage Advice Bureau – fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice.
Exclusive exchange rates via Asda Money, giving better rates for travel money.
Ride‑to‑work scheme – savings on bikes, clothing and equipment through Evans.
Care Concierge – access to Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource.
Additional benefits such as private healthcare, car allowances and long‑term incentive schemes depending on the job band.
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