Overview
Yard Operative – Redditch, Worcestershire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum
The Company
Our client is a fast-growing organisation within the HVAC hire industry, recently recognised as one of the UK's top privately owned, founder-led businesses. They specialise in providing rapid, reliable temporary heating and cooling solutions to commercial and industrial clients nationwide. Their mission is simple: to keep customers operational and protected during critical equipment failures. This is an excellent time to join a forward-thinking, ambitious business where career development is at the forefront.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Yard Operative to join the operations team at the Redditch depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or advance their career in the HVAC industry. The role comes with clear progression opportunities into a Trainee Engineer position, supported by structured training and professional development. You\'ll gain valuable hands-on experience alongside industry professionals, working both within the depot and occasionally on customer sites across the UK.
Responsibilities
* Accurately prepare picking lists and ensure stock is correctly allocated and maintained.
* Manage returned assets, offloading and allocating them within the yard.
* Keep up-to-date stock records, reporting shortages and opportunities for transfers.
* Take full ownership of the yard—ensuring it is safe, clean, organised, and well-maintained.
* Implement effective organisational systems to maximise efficiency.
* Support engineers with servicing and maintenance of commercial boiler equipment.
* Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) to assess equipment condition.
* Contribute ideas to improve yard operations, health and safety, and efficiency.
* Travel occasionally with engineers to assist with installations and servicing.
Ideal Candidate
This role is perfect for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working independently, takes pride in high standards, and has a genuine interest in developing technical skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Live within 30 minutes of Redditch
* Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional emergency callouts and overnight stays
* Motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
* Forklift experience (training can be provided)
* Willing to undertake a DBS check
* Comfortable with physically and mentally demanding tasks
Career Development
The company is committed to investing in its people. For the right candidate, training and certification opportunities may include:
* CSCS Certification
* Health & Safety Training
* NVQ in Heating & Ventilation
* Gas Safe Training
* OFTEC Certification (Oil)
Benefits
* Company bonus scheme
* Life cover and private healthcare (for you and your family)
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Pension scheme
* Up to 25 days\' holiday + public holidays
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business
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