Location
Dundee, Scotland
Industry sector
Retail, Wholesale
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
09/11/2026
Closing date
09/12/2026
Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative
Join a practical, team-focused yard role where full training supports continued development. A valid UK driving licence is essential, with safe working, teamwork and a willingness to learn central to success.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Warehouse Assistant, Stores Operative, Stores Assistant, Goods In Operative, Dispatch Operative, Stock Assistant, Yard Assistant, General Operative, Labourer
Training and development are available, including support towards required cards, forklift training where needed and the opportunity to train for an HGV licence.
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Dundee, Scotland
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a ‘hands-on’ opportunity to build a long-term career in a safety-focused yard environment, with training available to support continued development. Working as a Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative means helping materials move safely and efficiently in line with daily schedules.
The Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative will support stock quality, control and maintenance while working closely with colleagues and following company procedures, site rules and safe working practices.
For a motivated team player, the Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative offers varied hands-on work, continued learning and the chance to develop additional licences and skills.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Yard Operative / Warehouse Operative include:
• Safe Working: Carry out tasks safely as directed by the line manager or supervisor, following company procedures and site rules and regulations
• Loading and Unloading: Load and unload materials, ensuring items are correctly selected and collected in line with daily work schedules
• Stock Support: Assist with stock provision, quality control and stock maintenance requirements
• Manual Handling: Stack, pack and safely store materials while maintaining good housekeeping standards
• Safety Procedures: Follow safe working practices including permit-to-work systems, COSHH, risk assessments and accident or incident reporting
• Competence: Undertake work only within the level of demonstrated competence
• Audits and Reporting: Participate in task audits, near-miss reporting and plant audits
• Team Safety: Take responsibility for personal safety and support the safety of colleagues and the general public
• Branch Cover: Occasionally work at the Aberdeen branch to provide holiday and sickness cover
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety standards and practices
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake necessary training and continued learning
• Ability to participate in task audits, near-miss reporting and plant audits
• Responsible, organised approach with good housekeeping standards, self-motivation and a strong work ethic
DESIRABLE
• Previous yard or scaffolding-component experience
• CSCS/CISRS Green Labourer card; training can be provided on commencement
• Forklift truck training with a valid licence; training can be provided
BENEFITS
• Full training for the role
• Support to obtain the necessary CSCS/CISRS Green Labourer card
• Forklift truck training where required
• Opportunity to train for an HGV licence to provide driver cover during annual leave or busy periods
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P15399
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