Yard OperativeCO Manufacturing Wakefield Competitive Salary + Benefits Mon – Fri, 42.5 hours a weekBenefits:20 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Monthly Employee Value Awards up to £75 | Personal development programmes through courses and training | Free parkingAbout us:CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces.Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We’re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas.About the Role:We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to support the day-to-day running of our Yard and Stores operations.This is a hands-on role working in a busy yard environment where you will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, moving stock safely, and ensuring goods are stored correctly to support production requirements.You’ll play an important role in keeping materials moving across departments, maintaining accurate stock control, and ensuring the yard remains clean, organised, and safe at all times. This role requires someone who takes pride in their work, follows processes carefully, and works well as part of a team.The position involves working outdoors, handling materials, and supporting daily stock movement activities to ensure production deadlines are met.Key Responsibilities
Load and unload deliveries safely and efficientlyMove goods around the yard and storage areas using forklifts, pallet trucks, and lifting equipmentStore materials in correct locations and maintain organised storage baysFollow stock control procedures to ensure materials are booked in and issued accuratelyCarry out daily equipment and safety checksSupport monthly stock checks and maintain accurate recordsMaintain high standards of housekeeping across Yard and Stores areasWork in line with production schedules to ensure materials are available when requiredFollow all Health & Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all timesReport any safety issues, stock concerns, or delivery problems promptlyWork collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers, and internal departmentsSupport improvements to yard processes and help reduce waste where possible
What We’re Looking ForEssential:
Experience working in a Yard, Warehouse, or Stores environmentStrong understanding of Health & Safety practicesGood attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamReliable, punctual, and hardworkingGood communication skillsPhysically capable of handling manual tasks
Desirable:
Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licenceExperience operating counterbalance or side loader trucksExperience working in a manufacturing or production environmentWillingness to undertake further training and development
How to apply:Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CVPlease note EqualsOne are advertising this on behalf of Conservatory Outlet Group and are not acting as a recruitment agency; all applications will come directly to Conservatory Outlet Group. INDLS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Yard Manager CO Manufacturing Wakefield Competitive Salary + Benefits Mon – Fri, 42.5 hours a weekBenefits:25 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Monthly Employee value awards up to £75 | Personal development programmes through courses and training | Free parkingAbout us:CO Manufacturing is the manufacturing hub of the £60 million turn over Conservatory Outlet Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces.Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We’re proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas. About the Role:We are looking for an experienced Yard Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our yard.This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage stock movements, organise daily workloads, and lead a team to ensure materials are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. You’ll work closely with production and management teams to support delivery targets, maintain stock accuracy, and keep operations running smoothly.A key part of this role is people management. You’ll be responsible for leading and developing your team, setting clear expectations, maintaining standards, and ensuring staff are organised and ready to perform at the start of each shift.We’re looking for someone who is organised, confident with managing people, and able to keep control of a busy yard environment while maintaining high standards of safety, stock control, and housekeeping.Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day running of Yard and Stores operations, ensuring goods are received, stored, and issued accurately and efficiently.Monitor stock levels, carry out regular stock checks, and maintain accurate stock records.Allocate staff and manage daily workloads to meet production requirements and deadlines.Work closely with production and management teams to resolve stock or delivery issues.Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, and efficiency across Yard and Stores areas.Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements, promoting safe working practices at all times.Support quality standards by responding to issues, near misses, and corrective actions where required.Lead, manage, and develop the Yard team, including staffing levels, training, and performance management.Promote strong attendance, timekeeping, and team standards across the department.Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
What We’re Looking ForEssential:
Experience in a Yard, Stores, or Warehouse supervisory or management roleExperience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environmentStrong leadership and people management skillsExperience managing stock control systemsGood IT skills (stock systems, reporting, scheduling)Strong organisational and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Desirable:
NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management (or willingness to work towards it)Experience driving continuous improvementKnowledge of warehouse or manufacturing health and safety requirements.
How to apply:Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV or forward across to: Recruitment@conservatoryoutlet.co.ukPlease note EqualsOne are advertising this on behalf of Conservatory Outlet Group and are not acting as recruitment agency, all applications will come directly to Conservatory Outlet Group. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work:
All aspects of horse care e.g. grooming, mucking out, trimming and clipping, plaiting, lunging, health care, feeding, assisting with customer care
Handle young fit competition horses
Help with the preparations for training and competing
Training:Equine Groom Level 2.Training Outcome:There may be an opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Equine Apprenticeship for the right candidate.Employer Description:Elite dressage yard with competition horses and liveries. Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours per week. Will involve weekend working.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Be involved with loading all equipment required for each day
Be present for risk assessment and work briefing
Assist with setting up the work site e.g signs and bollards, notifying customers and or members of the public
Assist with the tree work operations and assist with clearing all the debris from site Including operating the chipper
Help to clear the site and leave no trace of tree and make sure all tools and equipment are loaded for return to the yard
Assist with maintenance, cleaning and documenting of all equipment, machinery and vehicles
Training:Attend BCA once a fortnight.
Spend the rest of the time at place of employment.Training Outcome:Possible permanent employment and even further education prospect.Employer Description:We are a small family run company with over 40 years of experience within the arboricultural industry. Providing tree surgery across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
We have Arb Association accreditation.Working Hours :Monday - Friday (8 hours).
Potential to work some weekends.Skills: Team working,Physical fitness,Reliable,Full, Clean Driving License,Keen to Learn,Mechanical Minded....Read more...
Duties will include all aspects of horse care e.g.
Grooming
Mucking out
Trimming
Plaiting
Lunging
Health care
Travelling
Feeding
Grooming at competitions / riding
Joining an SCT Apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment.
To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends,
We do everything we can to help you achieve, but we also expect some things from you, to:
Always try your best
Adhere to the Prevent Duty – promote British values: the rule of law, democracy and tolerance and mutual respect for others at all times, and keep yourself safe from extremism
Be committed to improving your English and Maths skills and using them at work
Complete the SCT Online Learning by the target dates
Attend work and all off-the-job training sessions punctually and reliably
Be polite, tidy, professional, organised and cheerful
Keep your Skillscheck at work and updated - allow time every week for this
Complete work set in your Action Plans by the target dates
Follow instructions
Work safely, including on the internet
Always ask if you are not sure about anything
Please see the website for more information www.stubbingcourttraining.comTraining:
Vast majority of training will take place at the yard. In addition, this will include Masterclass Sessions, Seminars, SCT Online Learning Programme. You will also be visited by a SCT Coach at least once a month
Training Outcome:
Progression from Level 3 to Foundation Degree, Graduate Degree, careers throughout the Horse Industry in Competition Yards, Riding Schools and Livery Yards
Employer Description:A fantastic opportunity to learn about producing horses fro eventing from Novice up to International level with superb facilities.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
