Yard Operative – AVS Peterborough

Join the AVS Peterborough Team

Lawsons is looking for a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to join the team at our AVS Peterborough branch. This is a hands-on role where you’ll help keep the yard safe, organised and running efficiently while providing excellent service to our customers.

As a Yard Operative, you’ll work as part of a busy branch team, supporting the receipt, storage and preparation of timber, building, fencing and landscaping products for customer collection and delivery.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently

• Picking and preparing customer orders accurately

• Organising and maintaining stock within the yard

• Supporting customers with their collections and loading purchases where appropriate

• Checking goods for quality and reporting any shortages or damage

• Working closely with branch colleagues, drivers and the sales team

• Keeping the yard, warehouse and surrounding areas clean, tidy and well organised

• Following all company health and safety procedures

• Using yard equipment responsibly and completing any required checks

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is practical, dependable and takes pride in delivering a great service.

You’ll need:

• Experience in a yard, warehouse, builders’ merchant, distribution or similar environment is essential.

• A valid Forklift License.

• A positive, hardworking and reliable approach

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Good attention to detail when picking and handling products

• A strong focus on health and safety

• Good communication and customer service skills

• The ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding role

• Flexibility to support the needs of a busy branch

Why Join Lawsons?

At Lawsons, you’ll join a team that supports customers across the building, timber, fencing and landscaping sectors. We’re committed to providing a friendly working environment where people can develop their skills and build a long-term career.

Working at our AVS Peterborough branch, you’ll gain valuable experience across yard operations, stock handling, customer service and branch logistics.

Working Hours, Salary and Benefits

• ⏰ Working hours are Monday - Friday 07.30 -17.00, plus 1 in 2 Saturdays 08.00 - 17.00

• 💎 Competitive salary £30,175

• 🏖️ 25 days holiday entitlement plus UK Bank Holidays and an additional celebration day.

• 💰 Company pension scheme.

• ❤️ Life Assurance / Death in Service.

• 🎁 My Reward benefits platform, including retail discounts, wellbeing support and Online GP access.

• 🩺 Employee Assistance Programme.

• 📈 Training, development and genuine career progression.

• 🤝 Supportive, team-focused working environment.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re looking for a practical role where every day is different and you can make a real contribution to a busy branch, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to become a Yard Operative at AVS Peterborough. #LP