Yard Operative

Yard Operative - Redditch, Worcestershire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing organisation within the HVAC hire industry, recently recognised as one of the UK's top privately owned, founder-led businesses. They specialise in providing rapid, reliable temporary heating and cooling solutions to commercial and industrial clients nationwide. Their mission is simple: to keep customers operational and protected during critical equipment failures.
This is an excellent time to join a forward-thinking, ambitious business where career development is at the forefront.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Yard Operative to join the operations team at the Redditch depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or advance their career in the HVAC industry. The role comes with clear progression opportunities into a Trainee Engineer position, supported by structured training and professional development.
You'll gain valuable hands-on experience alongside industry professionals, working both within the depot and occasionally on customer sites across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

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  Accurately prepare picking lists and ensure stock is correctly allocated and maintained.
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  Manage returned assets, offloading and allocating them within the yard.
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  Keep up-to-date stock records, reporting shortages and opportunities for transfers.
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  Take full ownership of the yard-ensuring it is safe, clean, organised, and well-maintained.
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  Implement effective organisational systems to maximise efficiency.
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  Support engineers with servicing and maintenance of commercial boiler equipment.
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  Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to assess equipment condition.
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  Contribute ideas to improve yard operations, health and safety, and efficiency.
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  Travel occasionally with engineers to assist with installations and servicing.

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working independently, takes pride in high standards, and has a genuine interest in developing technical skills.
Requirements:

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  Full UK Driving Licence
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  Live within 30 minutes of Redditch
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  Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional emergency callouts and overnight stays
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  Motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
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  Forklift experience (training can be provided)
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  Willing to undertake a DBS check
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  Comfortable with physically and mentally demanding tasks

Career Development

The company is committed to investing in its people. For the right candidate, training and certification opportunities may include:

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  CSCS Certification
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  Health & Safety Training
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  NVQ in Heating & Ventilation
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  Gas Safe Training
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  OFTEC Certification (Oil)

Benefits

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  Company bonus scheme
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  Life cover and private healthcare (for you and your family)
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  Company events
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  Cycle to work scheme
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  Free eye tests
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  Pension scheme
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  Up to 25 days' holiday + public holidays

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.