https://jobs.co.uk/job/yard-operative-forklift-driver-builders-merchants-arco-recruitment--14734711-695a-4961-b8f3-f0eb896ae17b RSS feed for Yard Operative / Forklift Driver - Builders Merchants at Arco Recruitment. en-gb Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:52:54 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/yard-operative-forklift-driver-builders-merchants-arco-recruitment--14734711-695a-4961-b8f3-f0eb896ae17b https://jobs.co.uk/job/yard-operative-forklift-driver-builders-merchants-arco-recruitment--14734711-695a-4961-b8f3-f0eb896ae17b Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:51:55 GMT Location: Reading | Salary: 31000.00-31000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Our client is a well-respected independent timber and builders merchant. Due to their continued success and expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity as we are recruiting a Yard Operative to join their existing team. The key responsibilities of this role include:To be the first point of contact for customers arriving at the branchEnsuring that the yard is kept tidy and health and safety is adhered to at all timesEnsuring goods are checked, accounted for and loaded on correctly Provide good customer service and good advice on products for their customersAssist with the the unloading and loading of deliveries using a forkliftThe ideal candidate would need to have a good knowledge of timber and building materials and have previous yard experience or maybe from a warehouse or labouring background. If you haven''t got good knowledge of timber and building materials, don''t worry as training can be provided if you have a good attitude and want to learn. In return you will be rewarded with many lucrative benefits including;- Basic salary of up to c£31,000 (dependent on experience) - Generous Company Pension Scheme- Training Programmes- Other BenefitsIf you are interested in this fantasti... Permanent