General Yard Operative

Roscommon Area Ireland
Accommodation Available (If Required)

32000 - 36000 per annum (depending on experience)

Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm

40 hours per week

Overtime available when required.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking General Yard Operative to join a well-established agricultural and rural supply business in Co. Roscommon.

This is a varied hands-on position suitable for someone who enjoys practical work is comfortable working indoors and outdoors and is willing to become involved in all aspects of a busy yard operation. The role also includes working with agricultural products and wool handling operations.

Key Responsibilities

• General yard and maintenance duties
• Loading and unloading stock
• Organising and maintaining the yard and storage areas
• Operating a forklift (training can be provided)
• Collections and deliveries
• Assisting customers with collections and enquiries
• Grading handling and baling wool
• Supporting day-to-day agricultural merchant operations
• Adhering to health and safety procedures
• Working overtime when required

Essential Requirements

• Full clean driving licence
• Fluent English
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliable and punctual
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Agricultural work
• Farming
• Agricultural merchants
• General yard operations
• Builders merchants
• Warehouse or stores environments
• Forklift operation
• Delivery driving
• Feed mills or grain stores
• Hardware or farm supply businesses

Additional Preferred Skills

• Forklift certification
• Agricultural knowledge
• Experience handling feed fertiliser or farm supplies
• Customer service experience

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will be:

• Practical and hands-on
• Dependable and self-motivated
• Comfortable working without constant supervision
• Customer-focused and approachable
• Flexible when additional hours are required
• Comfortable working in a busy agricultural environment

Agricultural farm yard builders merchant warehouse delivery or forklift experience would be particularly beneficial.

Interested candidates please send your cvs to