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GoodPeople; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.50/hour

40 hours/week

Overtime available

Training on site vehicles/machinery

Recycling sector experience

Job summary

Net Zero Careers Accelerator is assisting a leading resource recovery organisation to recruit a Yard Operative for its recycling site. This is a practical, hands-on role focused on safety and efficiency, handling loads and sorting materials to keep operations running smoothly.

The role includes training to operate site plant vehicles, such as a Loading Shovel, and offers a permanent contract with 40 hours per week. Overtime is available for additional hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers and curtain-sided vehicles.
• Sort recyclable materials to support effective material recovery.
• Undertake training to operate site plant vehicles, including Loading Shovel.
• Carry out routine site hygiene duties as directed.
• Follow risk assessments, work procedures and safe systems of work.
• Maintain good housekeeping across the yard.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Support other site duties as required.

Job description

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)

At the

Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.

The Opportunity

We are supporting a leading resource recovery organisation to recruit a

Yard Operative at its recycling site in

This is a practical, hands-on role helping to keep the recycling site operating safely and efficiently. You will load and unload vehicles, sort recyclable materials and work alongside colleagues to keep the yard organised and materials moving.

The role also provides training opportunities to operate site plant vehicles, including a Loading Shovel.

Important to Know

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Overtime rate available for additional hours worked

Training will be provided for operating site vehicles and machinery, including Loading Shovel

Key Responsibilities

Load and unload containers and curtain-sided vehicles.

Sort recyclable materials to support effective material recovery.

Undertake training to operate site plant vehicles, including Loading Shovel.

Carry out routine site hygiene duties as directed.

Follow risk assessments, work procedures and safe systems of work.

Maintain good housekeeping across the yard.

Wash down machinery at the end of each shift.

Carry out routine machine checks and care.

Communicate effectively with colleagues.

Support other site duties as required.

Practical and hands-on approach to work.

Willingness to learn and undertake training for site vehicles and machinery.

Ability to follow safe systems of work, risk assessments and site procedures.

Strong focus on safety and maintaining a clean and tidy work area.

Willingness to support the wider site team.

What We Offer

• £13.50 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime rate available for additional hours worked
• Training to operate site vehicles and machinery
• Opportunity to develop experience within the recycling and resource recovery sector