Warehouse Yard Person

Location: Girton

Warehouse / Yard Person
Cambridge
£32k + Full Benefits Package

Company overview
A busy civil engineering contractor based in Cambridge delivering highways, drainage, and civils projects across the South East. They pride ourselves on a safety-first culture, reliable delivery and strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Role summary
We are hiring an experienced Warehouse / Yard person to carry out day-to-day operations of yard and materials store. You will work in a small team, control stock and site deliveries, operate plant and forklifts, and ensure safe, efficient handling of materials to support project programmes.

Key responsibilities for Warehouse / Yard Person

• Yard and store operations including receiving, storing, picking and issuing materials and plant.

• Take deliveries and collections with suppliers, subcontractors and site teams.

• Operate forklift and other light plant for loading/unloading and safe movement of materials.

• Maintain accurate stock records, carry out stock counts and report discrepancies.

• Workin the yard to health & safety standards.

• Ensure yard is organised, secure and maintained (fuel, spill kits, waste segregation where applicable).

• Prepare paperwork and records for materials, plant movements and vehicle checks.

Required experience and qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience in a yard/warehouse role within civils, construction, utilities or heavy industry.

• Valid telehandler licence

• Good numeracy and IT literacy to manage stock records and basic reporting

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel locally to project sites when required.

Skills and behaviours

• Organised, decisive and able to prioritise under pressure.

• Strong communicator with the ability to coordinate between site teams, drivers and suppliers.

• Practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail and care for material condition.

• Proactive about health & safety and promoting safe working standards.

• Reliable, flexible with a positive attitude to weekend or early starts if operationally required.

Salary and benefits for Warehouse / Yard Supervisor

• Salary: £32,000 per year.

• Company pension and statutory benefits.

• Paid training and licence renewals where applicable.

• Opportunity for overtime and site travel allowances.

• Career development within a growing civils business.

If you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply then please send me a copy of your CV.

Rob Utilise Recruitment