Yard Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
With over 20 offices and depots in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, Blok ‘N’ Mesh is a market-leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing, site hoarding and barriers. Every year it manufactures more than 1.6 million units, leading the industry in both innovation and sustainability to suit a wide range of industries, from construction to security.
We are looking to recruit a Yard Operative to join our Harlow Depot. You will be a key link to the depot by being responsible for processing instructions received from the Depot Supervisor in ensuring quality, safety, security, and minimising wastage.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Ensure all equipment loaded onto vehicles is correctly counted and has the appropriate documentation.
- Ensure all work carried out at the depot and on site is done in the most efficient manner taking the company, customers and H & S regulations into consideration.
- Ensure any defective plant and equipment are reported immediately.
- Ensure all tasks and targets allocated by the depot manager and depot supervisor are completed accurately and within the timeframe allocated.
- The candidate will deal with collections being returned into the Depot
Essential Requirements:
- Self-motivated
- Show initiative to carry out tasks independently
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the role
- Understand the importance of deadlines
- Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
- Forklift experience is an advantage
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Training provision
- All necessary PPE will be supplied
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday between the hours of 07:00 - 16:00
- Based on a 40hr working week before overtime
- Christmas shutdown
Pay Rate
- £11.00 per hour (40 hour contract)
- Weekday overtime x 1.25
- Saturday overtime x 1.5
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wisbeach, PE14 8JT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard Operative roles across Blok N Mesh's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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