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Yard Operative / 16T Forklift Driver

Yard Operative / 16 Tonne Forklift Driver Aberdeen - Commutable from: Cove Bay, Portlethen, Newtonhill, Stonehaven and the surrounding areas £19.20ph - £23.90ph (Umbrella / Inside IR35) Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £19.20 – £23.90/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 28 July 2026

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Yard Operative / 16 Tonne Forklift Driver

Aberdeen - Commutable from: Cove Bay, Portlethen, Newtonhill, Stonehaven and the surrounding areas

£19.20ph - £23.90ph (Umbrella / Inside IR35)

Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

3-month initial contract

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Yard Operative or Forklift Driver with a valid licence covering forklifts up to 16 tonnes who is looking for a contract role.

Are you experienced in loading, unloading and handling materials within a yard, warehouse or industrial environment? Are you looking for a days-based role with consistent Monday to Friday hours?

In this role, you will support the movement, receipt and dispatch of materials across a busy industrial site. You will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, recording incoming and outgoing materials, completing documentation and ensuring the yard is kept clean and safe.

The Role:

* Loading and unloading trucks and inspection lines
* Receiving incoming materials and completing required records
* Recording serial numbers, work orders and running numbers
* Selecting, bundling and preparing materials for dispatch
* Counting assets and reporting stock information
* Updating records using computer-based systems
* Keeping the yard clean, tidy and safe
* 3-month contract

The Person:

* Valid forklift certificate covering forklifts up to 16 tonnes
* Previous experience within a yard, warehouse, stores or materials environment
* Able to use computer-based systems for reporting and record keeping
* Good attention to detail

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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