Lawsons Job Opportunity

Lawsons is the UK’s largest independent supplier of timber, fencing and building materials. With over 35 branches and 700+ colleagues across London and the South East, we deliver quality products, expert advice and excellent customer service. We are recruiting for a Yard Operative based at our Salfords branch to join a busy local team that supports trade and retail customers.

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable, hard-working Yard Operative to support day-to-day yard activities at Salfords. This hands-on role involves handling timber, fencing and building materials, preparing customer orders, maintaining yard presentation and ensuring safe working practices. The successful candidate will work closely with the branch team to deliver a positive experience for customers and contribute to efficient yard operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Unload, load and safely stack timber, fencing and building materials by hand and using mechanical plant where trained
• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and promptly for collection or delivery
• Maintain yard organisation, ensuring stock is presented tidily and accessible for customers and colleagues
• Carry out basic stock checks and record stock movements to support accurate inventory control
• Assist drivers with vehicle loading and securing of goods to ensure safe, compliant deliveries
• Complete routine housekeeping tasks, including waste removal and keeping work areas clean and safe
• Follow health & safety procedures, report hazards, and assist with routine checks and incident reporting
• Operate forklifts, telehandlers or other plant only if qualified and authorised, and assist with training coordination where required
• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers visiting the yard and support colleagues during busy periods
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties required to support branch operations