Metals Processing Operative

Major Recruitment Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company is seeking a Precious Metals Processing Operative in Leeds. This full-time role involves operating machinery, handling materials, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic production environment. Full training is provided, making it suitable for candidates without prior experience.

Benefits

On-site parking

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good level of physical fitness required.
• Proactive and reliable attitude needed.
• Forklift truck licence desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical shears and other machinery to deconstruct waste catalytic converters.
• Manually handle, sort, and move materials, and operate a forklift truck.
• Maintain accurate records of materials processed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Proactive attitude

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Job Title: Precious Metals Processing Operative
Location: Leeds LS12
Salary: 24,500
Job Type: Full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

About the Company:
Our client is a leading UK company specialising in the recovery and sale of precious metals sourced from secondary materials. They are known for their expertise, innovation, and commitment to environmental responsibility.

About the Role:
This is a physically demanding, hands-on role within a dynamic production environment. You'll play a key part in the processing of incoming materials and preparing refined metals for analysis and dispatch to clients. Full training will be provided, including on specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate mechanical shears and other machinery to deconstruct waste catalytic converters (no prior experience required - full training provided)

• Manually handle, sort, and move materials as well as operate a forklift truck (FLT)

• Maintain accurate records of materials processed on a daily and weekly basis

• Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures

• Achieve and maintain daily production targets

• Assist with the identification, sorting, and storage of stock

• Keep all working areas clean, organized, and free of hazards

• Contribute to various aspects of operations as needed, supporting the company's continued growth

• Maintain high environmental standards and support sustainability practices

Requirements:

• A good level of physical fitness due to the nature of the role

• A proactive and reliable attitude

• Forklift truck licence is desirable, but not essential - training can be provided

Benefits:

• On-site parking

• Supportive team environment

• Training and development opportunities