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Yard Operative

Company:The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:£12.71 to £12.71 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:Wheatley, OX33 1JG
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:21 Oct 2026
Closing date:20 Nov 2026
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Summary

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative for our leading manufacturing client based in Wheatley, with immediate starts available.

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can work outdoors, stay active, and be part of a busy and supportive team?

This role is ideal for someone with a merchant or yard background who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining a safe and organised workspace.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience within a merchant or yard environment

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Knowledge of maintaining yard equipment and vehicles

  • Minimum 1 year yard experience preferred (but not essential)

Hours and Pay:

  • Monday to Friday

  • 07:00am - 17:00pm

  • £12.71 per hour (changes when you go perm)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out daily yard activities, including movement of vehicles, materials, and equipment

  • Loading and unloading lorries

  • Maintaining, servicing, or reporting defects on machinery (e.g. forklifts, JCBs)

  • Ensuring health & safety policies are followed at all times

  • Keeping the yard clean, organised, and safe

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:

  • Weekly pay

  • Online payslips

  • 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata, inclusive of statutory holiday)

  • Pension contributions

  • Choice of long-term, short-term, and ad hoc shifts

  • Flexible shift patterns

  • Ongoing assignments throughout 2026

  • Potential permanent position following a successful trial period

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, give us a call on

01235 550077 and ask for

Summer, or alternatively click apply today!

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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