Stock/ Yard Operative £35,000 - £40,000 Bonus Training Long-Term Opportunity Swindon Are you a Yard/ Stock Operative looking for a stable, Monday-Friday role with consistent hours and overtime opportunities? Do you want to work for a well-established company in the utility industry that offers training, progression, and long-term security On offer is the opportunity to join a leading contractor within the utilities industry, delivering high-quality services across specialised coatings, maintenance, and new projects. The company operates across civil, mechanical, and electrical activities and prides itself on safety, quality, and efficiency. In this hands-on, yard-based role, you will prepare plant and vehicles to ensure everything leaving the yard is clean, tidy, and fully serviceable. On return, vehicles and equipment will need emptying, and any faulty plant must be serviced, sent for repair, and clearly labelled as ready for use or quarantined. Organisation and tidiness are essential, as the stores must be clearly defined and easy for the operations team to use. You will be a key part of ensuring spray pump machinery and other equipment is prepared efficiently, while also carrying out yard tasks such as safe forklift operation, loading and unloading, and maintaining all machinery to a high standard for site readiness. This role would suit a Yard/ Stock Operative who is confident working with machinery, holds a forklift licence, and is looking for a long-term position. The Role: Service, maintain, fault-find, and repair spray pump machinery, carrying out preventative maintenance as required Prepare, inspect, test, and move equipment prior to site use, including safe forklift operation Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised yard and workshop environment Support site and workshop teams as required - 45-hour week, Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm) The Person: Stock/Yard Operative or similar Forklift licence required Commutable to Swindon Reference: BBBH24592A Keywords: yard management, stock control, plant and vehicle preparation, loading and unloading, inventory organisation, maintenance checks, fault identification, equipment servicing, forklift operation, safety compliance, machinery upkeep, vehicle fleet support, workshop assistance, organisation skills, teamwork, practical problem-solving, attention to detail, mechanical awareness, site readiness, and efficient yard operations. If you're looking to join a practice that actively supports your professional growth and creative input, click 'apply now' to submit your latest CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The advertised salary is indicative and will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited operates as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for contract positions. By applying, you accept our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, available on our website.