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🚜 Yard Operative (Counterbalance) — Thurleigh (Driver Essential)
Permanent | £28,000 Basic + Overtime (Realistic £33k+ Earnings)

If you love being hands-on, working outdoors, and operating forklifts — and you can drive — we want to hear from you.
We’re hiring 2 Yard Operatives for our Thurleigh site (remote location — own transport essential). This is a permanent, full-time role with steady year-round work and loads of overtime in the summer months

💰 What You’ll Earn

£28,000 basic salary
Hours: 07:30 – 16:00 | Monday–Friday
Overtime available April–October (consistently busy)
Time + ½ after 8 hours Mon–Fri
Time + ½ weekends
Double time Bank Holidays
Even just 2 extra hours/day in peak season = ~£5,000 extra per year

🌤️ What The Job Involves

Operating counterbalance forklift & telehandler
Loading & unloading vehicles
Preparing equipment for jobs
Picking kit from load lists
Securing loads with ratchet straps
Yard organisation & safety checks
Equipment inspections & basic maintenance
Supporting stock control & annual stock checks
Manual handling of equipment & materials
Attending daily toolbox talks

✅ What You Need

Counterbalance forklift licence (current or lapsed)
Full UK driving licence (essential for this remote site)
Comfortable working outdoors all year
Reliable and safety-focused
Happy with physical, practical work

🔒 Why This Role Is Different

Permanent — not seasonal
Busy summer months = strong overtime earnings
Winter months remain steady — no drop-off in hours
Supportive operations team
Proper equipment & organised yard setup
Remote location = peaceful environment

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