Yard Operative

Yard Operative

CO Manufacturing
Wakefield
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Mon – Fri, 42.5 hours a week

Benefits:

20 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Monthly Employee Value Awards up to £75 | Personal development programmes through courses and training | Free parking

About us:

CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK.

Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces.

Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery.

We’re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas.

About the Role:

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to support the day-to-day running of our Yard and Stores operations.

This is a hands-on role working in a busy yard environment where you will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, moving stock safely, and ensuring goods are stored correctly to support production requirements.

You’ll play an important role in keeping materials moving across departments, maintaining accurate stock control, and ensuring the yard remains clean, organised, and safe at all times.

This role requires someone who takes pride in their work, follows processes carefully, and works well as part of a team.

The position involves working outdoors, handling materials, and supporting daily stock movement activities to ensure production deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently
• Move goods around the yard and storage areas using forklifts, pallet trucks, and lifting equipment
• Store materials in correct locations and maintain organised storage bays
• Follow stock control procedures to ensure materials are booked in and issued accurately
• Carry out daily equipment and safety checks
• Support monthly stock checks and maintain accurate records
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across Yard and Stores areas
• Work in line with production schedules to ensure materials are available when required
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Report any safety issues, stock concerns, or delivery problems promptly
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers, and internal departments
• Support improvements to yard processes and help reduce waste where possible

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in a Yard, Warehouse, or Stores environment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Good communication skills
• Physically capable of handling manual tasks

Desirable:

• Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence
• Experience operating counterbalance or side loader trucks
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

How to apply:

Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV

Please note EqualsOne are advertising this on behalf of Conservatory Outlet Group and are not acting as a recruitment agency; all applications will come directly to Conservatory Outlet Group.

INDLS 

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