Plant Operative

Emr-Uk; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus scheme

25 days annual leave (buy/sell)

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Wellbeing scheme with free GP access

Life assurance & critical illness pay

Financial wellbeing support

Discounts on online purchases

Job summary

EMR in Liverpool is seeking a Plant Operative to work with advanced site machinery and help keep the operation moving smoothly from shift to shift.

We provide structured on‑the‑job training, clear progression paths, and a benefits package including generous annual leave, wellbeing support, life assurance and financial planning tools, all within a culture recognised as a Great Place To Work.

Qualifications

• Teamwork
• Hands-on attitude
• Willingness to learn on the job

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor site machinery to keep the plant moving smoothly.
• Perform regular maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and reliable.
• Support colleagues with practical problem solving and hands-on tasks.

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:00

What we offer:

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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

At EMR, we believe in using the right person with the right skills for the right job. It’s how we’re able to process 10 million tonnes of materials every year, saving over 15 million tonnes of carbon.

But this approach doesn’t stop with people. Everything we do is underpinned by technology and machinery that increases efficiency, optimises workflows and keeps our people safe and focused where their skills are most valuable.

What you will be doing

As a Plant Operative at EMR, you’ll work closely with some of this cutting-edge machinery every day. Plant will do the heavy lifting for you, and you’ll use its capabilities to keep the whole site moving smoothly. Of course, it’ll also be up to you to keep your machinery moving smoothly as well, with regular maintenance to ensure it’s in top condition.

You’ll be the hero in a hard hat that gets our customers’ materials loaded up, transported across the site, unloaded and processed, so that they can be recycled into tomorrow’s products.

And your colleagues will all think of you as their go-to person, knowing they can call on you for support, assistance and creative solutions.

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 Operator. 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 Operator 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

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,