Yard Operative (Newark)
Turnbull & Co is a family-owned builders’ merchant with long-standing roots across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. We’re looking for a reliable Yard Operative to join our Newark branch and play a key role in serving our trade customers and supporting daily branch operations.
This is a hands-on, practical role based at our yard, focused on getting things right for customers and working closely with the branch team.
What you’ll be doing
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles safely and accurately
- Checking loads against customer orders
- Preparing stock for delivery and maintaining yard organisation
- Receiving and putting away palletised deliveries
- Supporting trade customers in the yard with a helpful, approachable manner
- Working as part of the wider branch team to keep operations running smoothly
What we’re looking for
You don’t need previous builders’ merchant experience — we’re happy to train the right person.
What matters most is:
- A positive attitude and willingness to work
- Being reliable, practical, and safety-conscious
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Comfortable dealing with customers in a polite, professional way
- Forklift experience is desirable, but not essential (training available)
Why join Turnbull
- Family-owned, independent business
- Stable role based at one location
- Supportive branch environment
- Opportunity to learn and develop within the business
What’s on offer
We offer a competitive package, including:
- Industry-leading salary
- Bonus scheme
- 30 days’ holiday
- Training and development
- Pension, life assurance, and staff discount
This is a Fulltime role.
If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, we’d welcome a conversation. Please contact [email protected] find out more.