General Yard Operative

EMR UK Careers; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Lincoln is seeking a General Yard Operative to load, unload, and process materials. The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, has a hands-on attitude, and possesses good customer service skills. This role offers the opportunity for personal development and training in a sustainable environment, ultimately contributing to a greener future.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates and bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus optional buying/selling

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing Scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have a 'can do' attitude.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all conditions.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, processing and transporting materials.
• Conducting checks on machinery and work areas.
• Assisting customers while offering excellent service.
• Supporting management with daily tasks.

Skills

Good team player

Customer service skills

Ability to work outdoors

Hands-on attitude

Job description

What we offer

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running – and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. But it’s about so much more than badges to us, it’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About Our Opportunity

Are you looking to have a sustainable career while truly making the world better, fairer and greener for the next generation? You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations by playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You will genuinely help create a better place to live for the next generation.

This role is bursting with opportunity for the right person. As a General Yard Operative, you will develop fundamental knowledge, skills and expertise throughout your career. We will support you with all the training you need to be successful, including upskilling to operate our plant, giving you the opportunity to progress your career with the right attitude.

What You Will Be Doing

• Loading, unloading, processing and transporting various materials on site.
• Conducting regular checks on machinery and work areas.
• Assisting customers and clients on site whilst offering excellent customer service.
• Supporting depot management with day-to-day requirements.

About You

If you’ve got a ‘can do’ attitude, are a good team player, enjoy being ‘hands‑on’, have good customer service skills and enjoy working outdoors in all conditions in an industrial environment – this role will be right up your street.

Who we are

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats. We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them. “The people who work here come from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.” “I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work‑life balance so that I can be performing at my best.” “I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.” “EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.”

Company values

• We Care
  • Integrity – our people are respectful and honest
  • Trust – our people are collaborative and genuine
• We Do
  • Accountable – our people are determined and responsible
  • Innovative – our people have a growth mind‑set and are progressive

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

Recruitment Agencies – We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.