Job Description

Yard/Despatch Operative
Pollington, Goole
Salary £30,701
Monday – Friday (8am – 4pm)

Marshalls Civils and Drainage takes pride in crafting cutting-edge drainage solutions and versatile civil engineering products. A well-known companion in building a resilient, watertight foundation. Proudly a part of Marshalls plc , the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping, building, and roofing products. Join us as we embark on a journey of innovation and excellence, where your contributions will play a vital role in building a sustainable tomorrow.

We’re in the process of growing our workforce to help us build stronger stock levels across our network. As such we have an opportunity for an experienced Yard Operative/Despatch Operative to join our busy team in Pollington.

So, what's the mission?
Your main duties will include supporting the safe and efficient despatch of products across site, ensuring stock is prepared and loaded in line with operational requirements. You will manage the despatch process by printing loading and despatch paperwork for Marshalls, external hauliers, and customer collect vehicles, making sure all documentation is accurate and completed on time. You’ll assist drivers with day-to-day queries, support loading and collection processes, and respond to emails and phone calls relating to yard and despatch activities.

You will also support wider yard operations, helping with loading and unloading vehicles, maintaining housekeeping standards, and ensuring the yard runs smoothly and safely.
Reporting to the Operations Team Manager, you will work in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, waste reduction, and KPI targets are key priorities. You’ll be expected to follow company procedures and promote best working practices at all times.
You'll work 40 hours per week, with overtime available at the company’s request.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Previous experience within a yard, logistics, warehouse, or despatch environment
• Previous administration or record-keeping experience in a logistics/despatch setting
• Excellent IT skills – Using Outlook, Excel and Word
• Good communication and telephone manner
• Awareness of workplace transport health and safety
• Strong teamwork skills in a busy environment, with a proactive can-do attitude
• Previous experience using AX would be an advantage

Benefits for Marshalls employees:

• Set shift patterns + overtime available
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Annual pay reviews
• 5% employer-matched pension scheme
• Free Company uniform
• Free onsite parking
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs, and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance
  
  

Find out more about Marshalls Civils & Drainage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=P5CYlFt9DTA

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, at Marshalls you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You are unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day.
We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We call this doing business The Marshalls Way.
We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you are valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!