Yard Operative/Plant Machinery


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£13.39 - £13.39
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Deeside, CH5 2LR
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Meridian business support is recruiting for a Yard operative / FLT Driver/Plant for a Company based in Deeside.

Yard operative / FLT Driver and Plant Machinery

Must have a valid FLT licence and some other plant machinery i.e. loading shovel, Telehandler, 360 etc or if you don’t have an FLT licence then you must have other plant licences.

- Operating forklift trucks (Counterbalance) and Plant Machinery safely to move, stack, and stage heavy materials.

- Loading and unloading containers, and flatbeds efficiently

- Conducting daily safety checks and reporting any mechanical defects immediately.

- Organising and maintaining the external yard area to ensure a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

- Valid FLT licence (Counterbalance) issued by an accredited body like RTITB or ITSSAR

- Proven experience working as an FLT Driver or Yard Operative within a fast-paced environment

- Experience in outdoor yard management, including stock rotation and space optimisation.

- Ability to work in all weather conditions, as the role is predominantly based outdoors.

- Basic literacy and numeracy skills for checking delivery notes

Benefits:

- Free Onsite Parking

- Good transport links

- Modern, Welcoming and Positive Working Environment

- Subsidised Canteen

- Temp to Perm Opportunities

- Full training provided – “buddy system” with an experienced FLT Driver and full induction training in place

- Online payslips

- Weekly pay

Hours & Shifts:

Monday - Friday - Weekly shift Rotation

Week 1 - 6AM - 2PM - Morning shift

Week 2 - 2PM - 10PM - Afternoon shift

Pay Rate: £13.39 per hour + £10 shift allowance

Overtime available ( Weekdays & Weekends )

Immediate start available / Weekly pay

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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