Yard Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Yard Operative – King George Dock – Hull
Perm/Full Time
This role is working within Building Distribution who are part of the STARK Group. You'll be working as a Yard Operative at the King George Dock, Hull Site. We are a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe. We connect suppliers of heavy building materials with the professional craftsmen who build, renovate, and maintain the cities of tomorrow.
At STARK Group, we have a strong culture that is built on passionate and dedicated people who thrive in taking responsibility and challenging status quo. We are convinced that our continued success relies on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to their everyday work.
Is this role right for me?
First and foremost, we always want to recruit great people that really understand our values and ways of working. Experience within our industry is not essential, we are committed to providing you with the full tools and support required to carry out your role within SGBD.
This is a busy role working Monday to Thursday 8am till 4pm, Friday 8am till 3pm. There is occasionally overtime available.
What will I be doing in the role?
Our Yard Operators are really important to our success and a critical part of our customer’s positive experience with us. To support our customers effectively you will;
- Pick and load vehicles accurately and efficiently
- Some manual handling required at times
- Maintain and observe Health & Safety and housekeeping standards at all times
- Ensure all routine checks are completed accurately within the designated timeframe
- Achieve and contribute to Health and Safety targets
- Contribute to overall customer service and satisfaction
- Commit to learning and developing within the role
There are some specific skills and experience we are looking for from suitable candidates;
- Experience of driving Forklift trucks would be preferable but not essential
- Experience handling different size loads and splitting loads – side loading would be ideal
- Positive attitude within the working environment
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Good literacy and numeracy skills and PC literate
- A good practical understanding of Health and Safety
Are SG Building Distribution and Stark Group an Inclusive employer?
At STARK Group, we have a strong culture that is built on passionate and dedicated people who thrive in taking responsibility and challenging status quo. We are convinced that our continued success relies on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to their everyday work.
The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent group wide. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome everyone with respect and an open mind.
We’d love to hear from you, hit apply! And a member of our Internal Recruitment team will be in contact with you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,764.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
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 Worker roles across STARK Group'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 £23,764 - £23,764 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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