General Yard Operative

Manpower (United Kingdom); England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting for a General Yard Operative to join a busy waste and recycling operation. This hands-on role is outdoors and requires pride in safety and teamwork.

You will sort recyclables, keep the site clean, and assist with deliveries and collections while inputting data on a tablet. Shifts are Mon-Fri 07:00–17:00, with occasional Saturdays. A supportive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Previous yard, recycling, warehouse or labouring experience is desirable.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication skills and a strong team-working attitude.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Sorting recyclable materials on the picking station for further processing.
• Maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping around the yard.
• Inputting deliveries and collections on a tablet and photographing materials on site.
• Identifying, separating and processing different grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards at all times.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure the site operates efficiently and safely.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and management during shift handovers.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Physical endurance

Basic IT skills

Job description

General Yard Operative - Waste & Recycling

We are currently recruiting for a General Yard Operative to join a busy and fast-paced waste and recycling operation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining a safe working environment, and works well as part of a team.

The Role

As a General Yard Operative, you will support the day-to-day running of the recycling yard and processing areas. Duties will include sorting recyclable materials, maintaining cleanliness across the site, and assisting with deliveries and collections.

Duties Include

• Working on a picking station removing materials for further processing
• Litter picking and general housekeeping around the yard
• Using a tablet to input deliveries and collections and take photographs of materials on site
• Identifying, separating, and processing different grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards at all times
• Supporting the wider team to ensure the site operates efficiently and safely
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and management during shift handovers

What We're Looking For

• Previous yard, recycling, warehouse, or labouring experience is desirable
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good communication skills and a strong team-working attitude
• Reliable, hardworking, and safety-conscious
• Basic IT skills and confidence using a tablet/device
• Ability to carry out physical work throughout the shift

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
Working hours between 07:00 and 17:00
Occasional Saturday shifts may be required

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company within the waste and recycling industry, offering stable ongoing work and a supportive team environment.