Yard Operative
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Position: Yard Operative
Location: Brackmills, NN4
Shift: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:00
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks, increasing to £14.42 per hour after 12 weeks
Hours: 37.5 hours per week for the first 12 weeks, increasing to 40 hours per week thereafter
About the Role
We are recruiting for a hardworking and reliable Yard Operative to join a busy warehouse operation in Brackmills. This is a physically demanding role that involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, carrying out recycling and yard duties while maintaining high standards of health and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Sorting recyclable materials including cardboard and plastics.
- Handling both dry and wet cardboard, which can become heavy and waterlogged.
- Loading recyclable materials into a large baler compactor.
- Repairing broken pallets and pallet collars.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised yard.
- Following all health and safety procedures at all times.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required by the business.
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be comfortable carrying out heavy lifting and manual handling throughout the shift.
- Enjoy physical, hands-on work.
- Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions with no sheltered cover.
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Be reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Be willing to undertake future training on LLOP and other MHE equipment.
- Previous experience in a Yard environment.
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday working – no weekends.
- Competitive pay with an increase after 12 weeks.
- Opportunity to increase contracted hours after 12 weeks.
- Long-term opportunity with potential for MHE training and career development.
- Supportive working environment within a well-established operation.