Yard Operator

## Yard Operator Apply locations:
Wimborne, United Kingdom time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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** Career Area:
** Operations
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
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* Job Title:

Yard Operator**##
** Salary:** **£14.25 ph*
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* Location:

Wimborne, Dorset**##
** Benefits*** ## 25 days annual leave* ## Annual bonus of up to 6%* ## Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will match employee contributions up to 10%* ## Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of employee contributions* ## Optional flexible benefits, including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease and holiday purchase## ##
** About Us
** Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne within the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District, ideally positioned along the south coast with excellent national and international transport links.

With approximately 130 employees, the site has over 50 years of heritage manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the renowned Cat and Perkins Marine
**** brands. The Wimborne facility produces genset packages ranging from 1.5 litre to 7.1 litre, as well as 7.1 litre propulsion engines.

Our highly skilled designers, engineers, and technicians deliver solutions for commercial, leisure, and military customers. From design and testing through to build, every engine is fully proven before leaving the site, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability for our customers.
** Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?
** Caterpillar is a world leader in energy and transportation, construction, and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
** We build what matters!
** What matters most to you?  Is it being part of a strong team?  Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!
** What will Caterpillar do for you?
** From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
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* Job Purpose:

** To support yard and logistics operations by ensuring the safe, efficient movement, storage, and preparation of materials in the external yard environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, organised, and responsive yard operation to meet operational and customer requirements.
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Operate primarily within the yard, managing
** day-to-day material movement, storage, and organisation**.
* ** Handle incoming and outgoing collections and deliveries**, ensuring accurate checking, safe unloading/loading, and correct documentation.
* Prepare and organise
** stillages, pallets, and materials
** to support production and dispatch requirements.
* Maintain clear and structured
** yard layout**, ensuring materials are stored safely and are easily accessible.
* ** Prepare bases and storage areas
** for incoming materials, ensuring efficient space utilisation.
* Move materials using
** forklift trucks and other handling equipment**, ensuring all movements are carried out safely and in line with site procedures.
* Support
** dispatch preparation**, including staging materials for collection…