General Yard Operative

Manpower UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a General Yard Operative to support the day-to-day running of a recycling yard in Gloucestershire. The role is outdoors, involves sorting materials on a picking station, keeping the site clean, and assisting with deliveries and collections.

A tablet is used to log loads and capture photographs, so basic digital confidence is helpful. The role requires reliability, teamwork and safety-consciousness; shift details are provided on application.

Qualifications

• Experience in yard, recycling, warehouse or labouring is desirable.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication and a strong team-working attitude.
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using a tablet.

Responsibilities

• Sort recyclable materials on a picking station.
• Litter picking and general housekeeping around the yard.
• Assist deliveries and collections.
• Input deliveries and collections using a tablet and photograph materials on site.
• Identify, separate and process different grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards at all times.
• Support the wider team to ensure the site operates efficiently and safely.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and management during shift handovers.

Skills

Yard experience

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tablet literacy

Tools

Tablet device

Job description

General Yard Operative - Waste and Recycling

This temporary General Yard Operative role in Gloucestershire supports the daily running of a waste and recycling site, with pay up to £12.71 per hour. Working outdoors as part of a crew, the successful candidate will sort recyclable materials on a picking station, carry out litter picking and general housekeeping, and help with deliveries and collections. A tablet is used to log incoming and outgoing loads and capture photographs, so basic digital confidence is helpful. Applicants should be practical, safety-conscious and comfortable with physical, hands-on work in all weather. Reliability and the ability to cooperate with colleagues matter. Full details of the shift pattern are available on application.

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

• 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.