Forklift & Yard Operator – Load, Sort & Move Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Ass

Onsite physiotherapist

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Discounts at retailers

Long service awards

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company in Avonmouth is seeking a Yard Operative/Forklift Driver to join our team. You will load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials in line with procedures and legal requirements, using a counterbalance forklift and other site machinery as trained.

We offer safety-focused roles with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, BUPA Health Cash Plan, an onsite physiotherapist, cycle-to-work scheme, and clear progression through learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and a forklift counterbalance qualification.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and basic computer literacy; willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles and equipment in line with licences, procedures, and safety rules.
• Operate the sort-line and baler, loading/unloading waste and recyclables per policy and training.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift (rotator attachment training provided) and other site machinery.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

Teamwork & independence

Effective communication

Tools

Forklift (Counterbalance)

Job description

Bristol Waste Company in Avonmouth is seeking a Yard Operative/Forklift Driver to join our team. You will load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials in line with procedures and legal requirements, using a counterbalance forklift and other site machinery as trained.

We offer safety-focused roles with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, BUPA Health Cash Plan, an onsite physiotherapist, cycle-to-work scheme, and clear progression through learning and development opportunities.