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Yard Operative
Yard Operative – Huws Gray (Maidstone)
Location: Aylesford, ME20 6FF
Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray
Whether you're in the trade or just love a good home improvement project, you’ve likely heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – a family of valuable brands including Huws Gray, Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches empower local communities with everything needed for building, improving, and creating. We couldn’t do it without our people – and now, you can be part of the scene.
We’re looking to welcome a Yard Operative to join our Maidstone branch. If you enjoy outdoor work, practical teamwork, and providing great customer service, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Yard Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our daily operations. Here’s what your role entails:
- Assisting customers – Offering friendly, practical advice and sharing your firsthand knowledge of products.
- Handling deliveries – Managing the receipt, storage, and organisation of items in a safe and efficient way.
- Loading and unloading vehicles – Collaborating with delivery and branch teams to keep workflow smooth and on track.
- Yarding maintenance – Ensuring the yard remains safe, tidy, and secure for both customers and colleagues.
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What You’ll Bring
You won’t be expected to be an expert from day one—that’s our job! What we’ll look for is:
✔ A strong work ethic and the willingness to contribute as part of the team. ✔ A positive attitude and the readiness to roll up your sleeves and get hands-on. ✔ No prior forklift certification? That’s okay! While a licence is a bonus, it’s not a requirement—we’ll provide the training.
What’s in It for You?
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🔹 Competitive annual leave including bank holidays. 🔹 Company bonus scheme based on performance. 🔹 Contributory pension and life assurance programmes. 🔹 Discounts across a wide range of categories—including high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. 🔹 Colleague discounts across all Huws Gray Group brands. 🔹 Attraction and travel discounts for your convenience. 🔹 Training and development opportunities, including on-the-job development and apprenticeships, to help you grow.
We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce at Huws Gray—because we believe that home improvement starts with a stronger, more united team.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re dedicated to providing a respectful and welcoming workplace for everyone, whether you’re on-site, in the yard, or in the office.
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