My job

Yard Operative   Location: Newry, County Down Hours: Monday-Friday, potential for Saturdays (5 days on-site)

This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient yard environment, supporting daily operations through the safe handling, movement, and storage of materials. They play a key role in ensuring stock is managed correctly, vehicles are loaded and unloaded safely, and that health and safety procedures are followed at all times. This role requires good teamwork, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, outdoor environment.

What You’ll Do

• Picking orders to meet customer requirements

• Assisting and serving calling customers

• Assisting yard personnel with the loading of customer and company vehicles

• General housekeeping duties to ensure a tidy yard and production area

• Adherence to Health and Safety procedures

What You Need (Essential)

• Is committed and passionate about providing excellent customer service

• Is a Team Player, with a positive ‘Can Do’ attitude

• Is Hard Working and willing to Learn

• Has a keen interest in Timber and Building Materials

What can we offer you?

• Unlimited in-house training and development opportunities

• Staff discounts

• Contributory pension scheme

• Free on-site parking

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• A competitive rate of pay within a well-respected company

• Access to our Medical Plan provided by Westfield Health 

The company

Haldane Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

ABOUT HALDANE GROUP Founded in 1946, we've spent nearly eight decades becoming one of the UK's top ten builders merchants. Operating through multiple specialist brands across Northern Ireland, we're more than just suppliers – we're partners to the trade.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Top 10 UK builders merchant with strong local presence

• Multiple specialist brands serving different market segments

• Industry leadership through BMF board-level involvement

• Ambitious growth plans including strategic acquisitions

• Investment in people, technology, and innovation

• 700+ employees across Northern Ireland

• Deep roots in local communities

Our Values: We're built on expertise, relationships, and service. We know our products, we understand our customers, and we deliver on our promises.

Join us in shaping the future of building materials supply in Northern Ireland.