Yard Operative

Company: Cranswick Country Foods
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Location: Yaxley
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Operate Counterbalance forklift or other hand truck.
  • Operate Telehandler to move and tip dolavs into a trailer.
  • Operate Shunter truck to move trailers on/off the loading bays and in the Offal area.
  • Weigh the Offal (CAT2/CAT3) trailers on the weight bridge to maintain the required trailer fill.
  • Record the required information on daily checks (trailer lists/trailer checks).
  • Follow quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
  • Perform daily equipment counts as required.
  • Unload/load deliveries of equipment (pallets, dolavs, trays).
  • Inspect and perform maintenance of Counterbalance, Telahandler, and Shunter (pre-start checks).
  • Use a compactor and regularly empty rubbish bins.
  • Clean as you go, litter picking; pressure wash and prepare the yard for all weather conditions.

What you will need

  • Counterbalance Forklift Licence – Essential.
  • Shunter License / HGV – Preferred.
  • Telehandler Licence – Preferred.

Pay and Benefits

  • Competitive rate of pay starting from £15.46 per hour (including attendance bonus).
  • Auto-enrolment into company pension scheme.
  • Access to ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub offering discounts and wellbeing support.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Discounted local gym membership.
  • Death-in-service insurance.
  • Free parking and canteen facilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may limit the overall number of interviews offered.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026