Plant Operative

Emr-Uk; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus scheme

Leave 25d

Maternity/Paternity leave

Life assurance

Wellbeing scheme

GP & counselling

Financial wellbeing

Employee discounts

Job summary

EMR-Uk is seeking a Plant Operative to operate plant machinery and maintain on-site equipment at our Glasgow site. No formal qualifications are required as training will be provided, and you will join a team focused on safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement.

In this role you will process and transport materials, assist colleagues and management, and contribute to our sustainable production goals as part of a global leader in metals recycling.

Qualifications

• We don’t require formal qualifications or experience; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant machinery and equipment to maintain and improve performance.
• Maintain and repair on-site machinery.
• Process and transport materials on site.
• Assist colleagues and management to ensure smooth operations.

Job description

110 Kings Inch Dr, Govan, Glasgow G51 4BT, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday 7 August 2026 at 00:00

What we offer:

#INDLP

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• 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, 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

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? Whilst truly making the world better, fairer and greener for the next generation.

You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations to come. 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 truly will be making the world a better place to live for the next generation.

The purpose of this role is to operate the Plant machinery and equipment to maintain and improve performance.

What You Will Be Doing

Our plant operative role has a variety of responsibilities to keep you busy throughout the day. Whether operating plant, maintaining machinery, processing and transporting various materials on site, assisting your colleagues and manager.

About you

We don’t believe in shutting doors on potential, so we don’t ask for qualifications or experience. We can teach you everything you need to know. What we can’t teach is:

• Teamwork
• Smiling through all weather conditions
• Getting stuck in and hands on

If you have these qualities, you’re already well on your way to being an incredible Plant Operative. We’ll happily fill in the gaps by developing your knowledge, skills and expertise on the job. And we won’t stop training you once you’ve reached peak Operative status, because when you work for a global leader in sustainable materials, there is no limit to your career progression.

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 are 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.’

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, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• 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

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.

110 Kings Inch Dr, Govan, Glasgow G51 4BT, UK