Reed Specialist Recruitment
Yard Operative
Yard Operative at Reed Specialist Recruitment, based in Sittingbourne, Kent, paying £20,000 - £24,999 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £20,000 - £24,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent
- Closing date
- Sector
- Goods In / Out
- Forklift
29% below the typical rate for goods in / out
Reference 5419349149
About the role
Job Title: Yard Operative Location: Sittingbourne Contract Type: Ongoing temporary contract Salary: 12.71 – 14 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm Key Responsibilities: Assist in loading and unloading plant and materials from lorries.Keeping inventory of plant coming in and out of yard.Assist cleaning plant and cabins.Operate forklift.Assist with deliveries of vehicles / parts uplift. This would involve assisting the maintenance staff with general upkeep on machines.General housekeeping / tidying.What We're Looking For: Must be physically fit and comfortable lifting 25kg.Must have either a counterbalance or reach truck licence.Ideally have some handyman or tools experience such as screwdrivers, hammers etc.Previous experience with heavy plant is advantageous.Benefits – working as a temporary PAYE employee through Reed gives you access to an excellent range of benefits, including: 5.6 weeks' annual leave (pro rata).Pension scheme with employer contributions.Access to low–cost healthcare insurance / Health Cash Plan.Reed Discount Club, giving you savings and special offers with leading retailers, including discounted cinema tickets.Sick pay.Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay, subject to eligibility.Your own dedicated Reed consultant providing support throughout your assignment.Easy online access to timesheets, payslips, holiday requests and pay history.Interested in the role? Apply today! If not, please check out our website (url removed) to look at other roles available. Should your application be successful you will be contacted by a Reed consultant within 48 hours .
Reference: 5419349149 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 11 Dec 2026 · Listed via Reed Specialist Recruitment
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