Overview
Reference
WALVAN Salary
£13 - £13/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Oxfordshire -- Wallingford Job Type
Temporary Posted
Friday, April 17, 2026
Van Driver/Yard Assisstant – Temp to Perm
📍 Wallingford
💷 £13.00 per hour
🕒 Monday to Friday, 48 hours a week
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's.
We’re looking for a reliable and hands-on Site Operative – Driver & Yard Operative to support our workshop and yard operations. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining safe, organised environments, and is happy to get stuck in where needed.
You’ll be responsible for maintaining the yard and workshop, supporting mechanical operations, and acting as an additional site operative when required. Health & safety is at the heart of everything we do, so a strong safety-first mindset is essential.
The Role:
1. Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard and workshop
2. Prepare, clean and store tools, equipment and lifting gear
3. Load and unload deliveries, stock and materials
4. Drive company vehicles (including flatbeds) when required
5. Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks
6. Support mechanical installation and maintenance work
7. Check inventory against the virtual yard system
8. Complete job sheets and log work via EasyBOP
9. Follow all health & safety policies, procedures and CDM requirements
10. Report defects, near misses, incidents and missing equipment
What you’ll need:
11. Full UK manual driving licence (clean)
12. Experience in a yard, workshop or similar operational environment
13. Strong understanding of health & safety practices
14. Reliable, punctual and well organised
15. Mechanical or electrical knowledge (desirable)
16. Comfortable using tools, lifting equipment and manual handling aids
17. Able to follow instructions and safe systems of work
18. Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
19. Committed to maintaining high safety and compliance standards
This is a great opportunity to join a reputable organisation with the potential for a permanent position.