Waste Yard Operator — Environmental Safety & Compliance

Adler & Allan; Rainham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Adler & Allan is seeking a proactive Yard Operative to join the Rainham team, safeguarding the environment while keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll handle waste streams, assist with loading and movement, and maintain an orderly, compliant yard.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a waste/environmental yard, strong health and safety awareness, and a hands-on approach to working in a busy site. Full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial, waste, environmental or logistics yard.
• Solid health and safety knowledge for high-risk environments.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, segregation, storage and movement of waste streams.
• Load/unload containers, drums, IBCs, skips and tankers.
• Carry out waste handling tasks including decanting and dewatering.
• Keep the yard organised, safe, and inspection-ready.
• Complete accurate waste documentation and records.
• Conduct routine checks on containers, equipment and infrastructure.
• Support audits, inspections and regulator visits.
• Work with operations, transport and compliance teams.
• Follow site instructions, method statements and safety procedures.

Skills

Experience in yard

Health & safety

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Job description

Adler & Allan is seeking a proactive Yard Operative to join the Rainham team, safeguarding the environment while keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll handle waste streams, assist with loading and movement, and maintain an orderly, compliant yard.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a waste/environmental yard, strong health and safety awareness, and a hands-on approach to working in a busy site. Full UK driving licence is required.