Forklift Operator & Yard Operative — Growth & Benefits

Bristol Waste Company; West of England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and EAP

Onsite physiotherapist

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Reward Gateway discounts at 900+Retail

Employee recognition awards

Long service awards

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company is hiring a Yard Operative and Forklift Driver for Avonmouth. The role involves loading, transporting, and unloading waste and recycling materials in line with company procedures and legal requirements.

You will operate a counterbalance forklift, baler and other machinery, ensuring high standards of site and vehicle cleanliness. Essential requirements include a full UK driving licence and a Counterbalance forklift licence, ability to work with initiative and as part of a

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance) required.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic use of a computer, or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles and equipment in line with company safety procedures and training.
• Operate the sort-line and baler, minimise downtime and load/unload materials per Bristol Waste policy.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift with rotator attachment (training provided).
• Operate other relevant machines—baler, plant machine (training provided).
• Maintain site, vehicles and equipment cleanliness; complete paperwork and monitor yard incidents.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Forklift licence (Counterbalance)

Teamwork / independent work

Basic computer skills

Job description

Bristol Waste Company is hiring a Yard Operative and Forklift Driver for Avonmouth. The role involves loading, transporting, and unloading waste and recycling materials in line with company procedures and legal requirements.

You will operate a counterbalance forklift, baler and other machinery, ensuring high standards of site and vehicle cleanliness. Essential requirements include a full UK driving licence and a Counterbalance forklift licence, ability to work with initiative and as part of a