Yard Operative

  • Permanent
  • Castleford, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 14th May 2026
  • Salary: Up to £29900.00 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17177
  • Industry:
  • Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Join a well established building product manufacturer as a Yard Operative. As a market leader in their field, they are looking for a Yard Operative who will be an asset to their team, be an effective and proactive team member and work towards company expectations and targets. In return, the company will offer training on various plant machinery and progression within the company.

What’s in it for you as a Yard Operative?

  • Annual salary of £29,900
  • Hours of work: Monday – Friday DAYS ONLY, two-week rotation shifts (Week 1 – 5:30am to 2:00pm/ Week 2 – 1:30pm to 10:00pm).
  • Bonus Scheme – quarterly or annual bonuses are awarded based on performance and target achievement.
  • Long-term, stable employment in a growing organisation that offers a comprehensive package including, up to 20% matched pension.
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • Overtime Opportunities paid at X1.5
  • Location – Normanton (Close to the M62).

Requirements as a Yard Operative;

  • Experience operating loading shovel or relevant plant machinery – highly Desirable.
  • Experience working in a plant, quarry or industrial Factory environment – essential.
  • Strong awareness of safety rules, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Reliable, self motivated, with good communication and situational awareness skills.

Roles and responsibilities of a Yard Operative;

  • Operate a loading shovel, forklift and various production machinery.
  • Complete all daily plant checks, routine inspections and report any defects promptly.
  • Maintain safe operating of all machinery and follow all site safety protocols.
  • hold high housekeeping standards and adhere to all health & safety procedures.

This Plant Operative position would suit a Production Operative, Production Operator or Multi-Skilled Operative.

 
 

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