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About The Role
Based in Cheltenham, this full-time Yard Operative position with Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial offers £13.00 per hour on a temporary-to-permanent contract. Working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30, you will handle manual tasks including selecting materials, cleaning equipment, and preparing items for maintenance operations. A hands-on approach and physical fitness are required, alongside a full UK driving licence due to site requirements. This role suits someone reliable who values consistent, active work and seeks long-term security. The successful candidate will join a growing local employer, with the genuine prospect of securing a permanent staff position following a successful temporary period.
Yard Operative (Temp to Perm)
📍 Cheltenham
💷 Pay: £13.00 per hour
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
📄 Contract: Temp to Perm
Pertemps are recruiting for a Yard Operative on behalf of a well established and growing client based in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual looking for full time work with the potential to secure a permanent position.
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This role is hands on and physically active, involving manual handling, yard duties, equipment cleaning, and preparing materials to support maintenance operations. Due to the nature of the role and site requirements, a full UK driving licence is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Picking materials and equipment for maintenance activities
- Cleaning equipment and products to the required company standards
- Carrying out regular manual handling and lifting duties
- Inspecting items and equipment to ensure they meet quality and safety standards
- Organising materials and maintaining stock levels within the yard
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials when required
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and tidy working environment
- Carrying out general yard duties to support the day to day operation
- Moving vehicles and equipment around the site when required
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The Ideal Candidate:
- Must hold a full UK driving licence
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
- Comfortable carrying out physical work and manual handling tasks
- Good attention to detail when inspecting and preparing equipment
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience within a yard, warehouse, manufacturing, or maintenance environment would be advantageous
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
What's on Offer:
- Weekly pay during the temporary period
- Full time Monday to Friday working hours
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position
- Long term career prospects with a growing company
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Pertemps Gloucester
Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court
Cheltenham Road East
Gloucester, GL3 1JZ
🕒 Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
📞 01452 507500
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