Depot Operative (IBA)

Day Aggregates Ltd.; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material processing company in Wellingborough is seeking a Depot Operative to join their team. This hands-on role involves sorting materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring site safety. The ideal candidate will be physically fit, reliable, and possess a positive attitude. Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and generous holiday entitlements are offered, along with career development and training.

Benefits

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary summer and Christmas bonuses

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off

Bike-to-work scheme

GymFlex

Death in Service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development and training opportunities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Physically fit and happy to work in an active role.
• A positive, 'can-do' attitude.
• Reliable and able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Sort metal and other materials by hand from a moving conveyor belt.
• Use tools and equipment to clean conveyors, screens, and other plant areas.
• Help with maintenance and repairs when needed.
• Keep the site safe and tidy at all times.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental rules.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Join a Team That Delivers Excellence Every Day

We’re looking for reliable, hands‑on people to join our busy material processing depot in Wellingborough. If you enjoy practical work, being part of a team, and want to work for a company that values its people, this could be the job for you.

Day Group is a family‑owned business with over 75 years in construction and recycling. We’re known for our personal approach, dependability, and innovative solutions. With 25+ locations and nearly 700 people, we offer stability and real opportunities to grow.

Our new Wellingborough facility is a £20 million investment in the Midlands. Here, we recycle Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) from energy recovery plants and turn it into Ecoblend®, a range of sustainable aggregates used in construction. By recycling waste that would otherwise go to landfill, we help protect natural resources and promote responsible construction.

As a Depot Operative, you’ll play a key role in keeping the site running smoothly. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work as part of a team in a busy environment.

What You’ll Do

• Sort metal and other materials by hand from a moving conveyor belt
• Use tools and equipment to clean conveyors, screens, and other plant areas
• Help with maintenance and repairs when needed
• Keep the site safe and tidy at all times
• Follow health, safety, and environmental rules

Hours

• 55 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Early shift (6:00 am – 5:00 pm) or Late shift (12:00 pm – 11:00 pm)

About You

• Physically fit and happy to work in an active role
• A positive, “can‑do” attitude
• Reliable and able to work well with others

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• 9% non‑contributory pension
• Discretionary summer and Christmas bonuses
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
• Bike‑to‑work scheme and GymFlex
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Free onsite parking

Why Join Day Group?

• A friendly team that values hard work
• Opportunities to learn and develop
• Job security with a well‑established company
• PPE and training provided

Ready to join us? Apply today and start building your future with Day Group.

This role is based on‑site at Ogee Business Park in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. You’ll need to live within a reasonable commuting distance, and because of the location and early start times, having your own transport or a valid driving licence is recommended.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Day Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.