Yard Operative (FLT)

North Curry, England, gb

Job Title: Yard Operative (FLT)
Location: North Curry, Somerset
Salary: £13.50 per hour (paid weekly)
Working Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute break)
Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative with a valid Forklift Licence to join a busy food production business based near North Curry. This is a hands-on role working across yard, chilled, and frozen environments with both raw and cooked chicken.

The Job:

• Ensure product quality and integrity is maintained across all yard operations.
• Unload deliveries into site and load collections efficiently and safely.
• Maintain FIFO procedures and temperature control of all incoming goods.
• Decant products from freezer for tempering and gather ingredients/sundries for internal departments.
• Complete and maintain accurate paperwork and conduct regular equipment checks.
• Pack finished goods into customer-specific configurations.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe yard, container, and storage area.
• Adhere to all health & safety, food safety, and company protocols.

The Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment is preferred.
• Comfortable working in cold environments (fridge and freezer).
• Strong understanding of FIFO, CCPs, and general warehouse practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.

If you’re a reliable and experienced FLT operative looking for your next opportunity, apply today!

Interested?

If this sounds like a role for you, please get in touch!

Call us: 01278 557575 / 01935 478800

Text us: 07939826914 / 07730218845

Hit apply now or send your CV directly to southwestcitycentrerecruitment.co.uk

City Centre Recruitment gets to know candidates – It’s all about having the right people! Our consultants are available to advise, guide and support you throughout the entire recruitment process.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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