Job Description
Are you an experienced Yard Operative with telehandler experience and a background in handling heavy equipment? Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can take responsibility for yard operations, work outdoors and become part of a small, close-knit team? This could be an excellent opportunity to join a specialist business within the construction industry. Impact Recruitment are currently working with a family-run business specialising in the hire and sale of pedestrian-operated tower cranes across the UK construction industry. They are looking for a Yard Operative to join their team in Rushden, Northamptonshire. This is a permanent position involving the movement, loading and unloading of cranes and associated equipment, with a strong focus on safe working practices and keeping the yard organised. Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire Hours: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:30 Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 Salary: 31,000 - 33,000 per annum, depending on relevant experience Contract: Permanent Duties: Coordinate and organise daily yard movements. Operate a telehandler to move cranes, equipment and materials safely. Load and unload cranes, counterweights and associated equipment from transport vehicles. Support lifting operations and crane mobilisation and demobilisation. Carry out axle changes and equipment checks. Complete pre-use inspections of plant and equipment. Maintain a clean, safe and organised outdoor working environment. Support stock control and general yard duties. Work closely with transport, operations and engineering teams to ensure the efficient movement of equipment. Follow health and safety procedures and safe load-handling practices. The ideal candidate must: Have previous experience in a crane yard, construction yard, plant hire, haulage or heavy equipment environment. Have practical telehandler operating experience. Have experience loading and unloading plant, machinery or heavy equipment. Have a good understand