Forklift Yard Operator – Recycling Facility (Mon–Fri, 7–5)

Nub News; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Overtime opportunities

On-site training

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Nub News is seeking a hardworking Yard Operative to join our recycling and waste management site in Shepshed. This is a hands-on, full-time role where you'll safely move recyclable materials, load and unload vehicles, and help maintain efficient yard operations in all weather.

You will operate a forklift, sort materials, assist with stock movements, and follow health, safety and environmental procedures to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in recycling or industrial environments.
• Counterbalance forklift licence preferred.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform manual handling.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, punctual and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift truck to move recyclable materials around the site.
• Load and unload HGVs, trailers and containers.
• Sort, move and store materials in designated areas.
• Feed production or processing areas with materials as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard and report defects.
• Follow environmental, quality and health & safety procedures.
• Support colleagues to meet daily production targets.
• Complete basic paperwork and stock movements as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Manual handling

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Tools

Front loading shovel

Job description

Nub News is seeking a hardworking Yard Operative to join our recycling and waste management site in Shepshed. This is a hands-on, full-time role where you'll safely move recyclable materials, load and unload vehicles, and help maintain efficient yard operations in all weather.

You will operate a forklift, sort materials, assist with stock movements, and follow health, safety and environmental procedures to meet daily targets.