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Yard Operative 4 Shift - Newbury

Forterra - Newbury (Thermalite), Enterprise Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Req #621
24 June 2025

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Newbury team in the position of Yard Operative.

 

To remove stock from the factory and to maintain Yard and stocking areas by use of Clamp trucks and other yard equipment ensuring the appropriate Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards are met. Includes loading finished goods onto customer vehicles and the receipt of raw material deliveries, occasional shunt unit driving and working from the top of silo equipment.

 

To work closely with the shift colleagues, Yard team leader, shift leaders, Safety Coordinator and production manager to ensure the sites targets and objectives are achieved.

 

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

 

  • Operating yard plant and equipment with effective communication.
  • Loading of vehicles, unloading of factory out conveyor, in a safe and effective manner.
  • Dealing with site deliveries.
  • Maintaining section and site housekeeping standards.
  • Participating in continuous improvement with regard to waste, Quality, plant breakdowns, testing and trials.
  • Health and Safety of self and others.

 

About You:

 

  • Effective communication skills.
  • A good basic understanding of health & Safety is essential.
  • R T I T B counter balance license
  • N V Q or Q C F level 2 or equivalent

 

What We Can Offer You:

 

  • Competitive Salary and Benefits package
  • Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Service Awards
  • Sharesave Scheme eligibility
  • Holiday Exchange Scheme
  • Financial Wellbeing Program
  • Personal development and opportunities for progression

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.

Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.


Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.


We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.

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  • Forterra - Newbury (Thermalite), Enterprise Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom