Yard Operative

Banner Plant is part of Henry Boot, one of the UK’s leading land, property development, home building and construction businesses. Together, we are where great places start.
Banner Plant is one of the leading plant hire specialists for construction, infrastructure and industry. We offer a wide range of products and services for sale and hire, and continually refresh our hire fleet, transport and service facilities.

Operating from seven regional depots in the north of England, we have supplied the most modern, technically acceptable and competitive construction products and services for over 65 years.

We are looking for a Yard Operative to join our depot team in Derby who will be responsible for the maintenance of the yard, supporting with the safe preparation, loading, and unloading of equipment while at the same time adhering to the company’s health, safety and compliance requirements.

• Ensure that the yard is maintained, kept tidy, clean and in accordance with company presentation standards and legal requirements
• Operate the necessary and appropriate machinery as required to satisfy the effective running of the yard
• Utilise equipment and materials as advised under manufacturer instructions and within the legal and compliance requirements
• Maintain stock levels in the yard and support with stock takes
• Receive equipment on the return to yard and complete collection notes; recording any damage and fuel required
• Ensure the refuse bins are emptied
• Clean equipment internally and externally
• Refuel equipment and record any fuel used
• Work in close partnership with the Hire Manager / Workshop Manager to ensure work is prioritised in line with hire schedules

• Experience of working on general construction plant equipment, desired however not essential.
• The ability to communicate well within a team
• A strong commitment towards safe working practices
• An ability to create a climate conducive to high motivation and productivity while maintaining effective working relationships

We are passionate about our people and committed to your career development with us. You will have full access to our People Development team, and we encourage you to consider your personal development desires. We pride ourselves on fully supporting you in undertaking development and education to achieve your goals and objectives.

• Competitive salary with equal pay parity
• Access to electric and hybrid vehicle leasing through salary sacrifice scheme
• Bonus scheme to share in our financial success
• Pension plan provided by AVIVA
• Life assurance benefit based on multiples of salary
• Digital GP app for health concerns
• Agile working and flexibility to balance work and home life
• 24 days of annual leave, with the possibility to buy additional leave
• No need to use annual leave for the business closure period between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced pay for parental leave when you become a parent
• Internal talent development and career growth support
• Cycle to Work scheme with access to e-bikes
• Employee Assistance Programme for external support

We put our people first. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work.

We ensure our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably. If you wish to discuss adjustments, please contact our people team at

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and are unable to accept applications from agencies not directly instructed by us.