At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Yard Operative, loading, unloading, and serving customers.
- Company: Thorne, part of the Howarth Timber Group with 185 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 31 days holiday, cycle to work scheme, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent training and a chance to volunteer for a day each year.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, be part of a friendly team, and uphold high standards.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and a can-do attitude!
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Join our team as a Yard Operative at Thorne! We’re seeking a Yard Operative who is energetic, detail-orientated, and committed to quality. If you thrive in a hands‑on, mainly outdoor setting and take pride in upholding high standards for our valued customers, this role is ideal for you. Join a friendly team that values excellence and teamwork!
Company Overview
Putting people at the heart of what we do. With more than 185 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on. With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber, building and plumbing and heating materials, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value. Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support.
Role Description
Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, you will assist in the day‑to‑day operations of a busy timber and builders merchant yard, ensuring the branch yard department operates to a high standard of customer service, whilst operating as a part of a safe working environment.
Working Conditions
This role involves working outside for some of the time, in all weather conditions, including summer heat and cold and wet winter weather. You must be prepared to work in a physically demanding environment and be comfortable with manual labour. Appropriate PPE and workwear is, of course, provided.
Responsibilities
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
- Serving customers and checking customer collections
- Moving stock to storage areas
- Picking and packing orders
- Keeping work areas clean and tidy – complying with health and safety policy and procedure at all times
- Responsibility for minimising stock losses by checking customer vehicles before they leave the site
- Answering queries from commercial customers or members of the public in an engaging and helpful manner
Qualifications and Requirements
- Experience of working within a Timber/Builder’s Merchant is an advantage, although full training can be provided for the right applicant
- Warehouse and customer service experience
- FLT licence and experience (desirable but training can be provided)
- Full manual driving licence (desirable)
- You’ll be an enthusiastic, approachable and motivated person with a proactive and ‘can do’ attitude.
- You’ll also be team oriented with a strong sense of responsibility.
- You’ll need to be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday inclusive, plus alternate Saturday mornings (0800-1200).
Benefits
- Competitive rate of pay – negotiable dependent on experience
- 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
- Option to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave per annum
- Length of service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
- Colleague referral bonus scheme – if you refer someone for an HGV Driver role and they successfully complete their probationary period, you’ll receive a £500 bonus. T&Cs apply.
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
- Benefits Hub (incl discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
- Colleague Merchant Branch discount
- Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
- Excellent training and development and scope for career progression
THORNE: Yard Operative employer: Howarth Timber Group
At Howarth Timber Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment for our Yard Operative team. With competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on employee development, we ensure that our staff have the opportunity to grow and thrive in their careers. Our commitment to quality service and teamwork, combined with unique benefits like a cycle to work scheme and a volunteering day, makes us a rewarding place to work.
