Full time

Yard Operative

Pertemps Leeds Commercial
Wakefield, WF1 1DL
money-bag £12.76 - £16.97 per hour
Posted: 03 June 2026 (3 days ago)
Closing date: 03 July 2026
Ref: 60082779

About the Role

The Yard Operative position in Wakefield requires physically capable individuals to join a logistics and distribution site in Normanton. This full-time, ongoing contract offers rotating shifts (days, afternoons, or nights) across 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with pay ranging from £12.76 to £16.97 per hour. Duties are performed exclusively outdoors in all weather conditions, involving consistent manual handling, loading, unloading, and general yard upkeep. Candidates must be prepared for hard physical work and possess stamina. Immediate starts are available for those comfortable working year-round in an open yard environment. This role demands reliability and a strong work ethic.

📍 Normanton
🕒 Full-Time | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts Available
📅 40 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday
We are currently recruiting for Yard Operatives to join a busy logistics and distribution site based in Normanton. This is a physically demanding role, ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Please note: This role is based solely outdoors in the yard, regardless of weather conditions. Candidates must be comfortable working outside all year round and be prepared for a role that involves consistent manual handling and hard physical work.
Pay Rates & Shift Information:

  • Days: £12.76 per hour | 06:00 – 14:00
  • Afternoons: £15.95 per hour | 14:00 – 22:00
  • Nights: £16.97 per hour | 22:00 – 06:00
The Role:
As a Yard Operative, your main responsibility will be sorting and processing kegs unloaded from incoming wagons. This is a physically demanding position that requires a proactive approach, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy outdoor environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Sorting kegs unloaded from delivery wagons
  • Handballing stock from trailers and containers
  • Loading and unloading goods safely and efficiently
  • Supporting the smooth flow of operations across the yard
  • Moving products to designated locations
  • General yard maintenance and housekeeping duties
  • Following all site health and safety procedures
  • Working towards operational targets in a fast-paced environment
What We're Looking For:
  • Reliable and punctual individuals with a strong work ethic
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year
  • Physically fit and capable of carrying out heavy lifting and manual handling duties
  • Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Previous experience within a warehouse, yard, or logistics environment is beneficial but not essential
  • Candidates who understand this is a demanding, hands-on role and are prepared for hard work
What's On Offer:
  • Ongoing, long-term work
  • Fixed shift patterns available
  • Full training and site induction provided
  • Opportunity to work for a leading logistics operation
  • Immediate starts available

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