Home Solutions (Marks Tey)
Interchange Park, 228 Old London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester , CO6 1EQ

Yard Operative

Salary: £31,466 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Closing Date: Sun 04 Oct 2026 - 10:59 pm UTC
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Yard Operative

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Working Pattern

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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
T
8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 16:30
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Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Yard Operative to support our trades teams by maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised yard and stores environment.

Working closely with the Logistics & Fleet Manager, you will help ensure materials, tools, stock and vehicles are available and ready for use, enabling our teams to deliver excellent services to customers.

Key Responsibilities

 

Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the yard and stores.

Manage waste and skip exchanges, ensuring correct waste segregation.

Carry out PAT testing and ladder inspections.

Issue, track and audit tools, ladders and other assets.

Complete deliveries, collections and van stock replenishment.

Monitor stock levels and raise purchase orders when required.

Support vehicle checks and preparation.

Act as a site keyholder, opening and closing the premises.

Follow all health and safety procedures and contribute to safe working practices.

Assist customers and colleagues with enquiries.

Support continuous improvement of yard and store operations.

Maintain the re-use shop and special orders register.

 

Benefits and Compensation

  • £31,466 per annum
  • 37 hours per week Permanent contract
  • 30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
  • Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
  • A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Must Haves

  • Clean UK Driving Licence

 

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 4 October 2026 @ 23:59 

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 14 or 15 October 2026 in person at Marks Tey Hub

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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