Yard Operative


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£15 to £16 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dunchurch, CV23 9LP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Yard Operative Rugby, CV23 9LP | Day Shift: £14.55 per hour | Night Shift: £15.88 per hour | Temporary Ongoing Assignment

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for Yard Operative positions on behalf of our client based in Rugby. We have opportunities available across both day and night shifts and are looking for reliable individuals who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced warehouse and logistics environment.

Please note, this is a hygiene and housekeeping-focused role, with responsibilities centred around maintaining a clean, organised and safe site.

As a Yard Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and organisation across the warehouse and external operational areas. Duties will include:

- Sorting and organising pallets within the yard

- Segregating waste and recyclable materials in line with site procedures

- Maintaining tidy warehouse and external working areas

- Sweeping floors and carrying out general housekeeping duties

- Assisting with trailer loading when required

- Following site health, safety and hygiene standards at all times

This Yard Operative position involves a significant amount of housekeeping and waste management activity, so candidates should be comfortable working in a role where cleanliness and site presentation are key priorities.

To be considered for this Yard Operative role, you should ideally have:

- Experience within a warehouse, logistics, industrial or manufacturing environment

- A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (preferred but not essential)

- A PPT (Powered Pallet Truck) licence (preferred but not essential)

- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Full training can be provided for suitable candidates, including those looking to develop their forklift experience.

Benefits

- Day Shift: £14.55 per hour

- Night Shift: £15.88 per hour

- Weekly pay

- Ongoing temporary work

- Full induction and training provided

- Opportunity to gain additional skills and licences

- Free onsite parking

- Support from a dedicated Meridian consultant

If you are looking for a Yard Operative position with competitive rates of pay and an immediate start opportunity in Rugby, we would like to hear from you.

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

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