Waste Yard Operator - Environmental Safety & Compliance

Adler & Allan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler & Allan is seeking a Yard Operative for their Rainham team to ensure the safe and compliant operation of the waste yard. In this full-time, permanent position, you will manage the handling and movement of waste materials, ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial or environmental yard work, a solid understanding of health and safety, and strong teamwork skills. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous or non-hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Experience on regulated or permit-controlled sites.

Responsibilities

• Managing the receipt, segregation, storage and movement of waste streams.
• Loading and unloading containers, drums, IBCs, skips and tankers.
• Conducting routine checks on containers, equipment and infrastructure.

Skills

Experience in an industrial, waste, environmental or logistics yard

Solid understanding of health & safety in a high-risk environment

Ability to follow procedures and work safely

Physical fitness for manual handling tasks

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Forklift/telehandler/plant operation (or willingness to train)

Job description

Adler & Allan is seeking a Yard Operative for their Rainham team to ensure the safe and compliant operation of the waste yard. In this full-time, permanent position, you will manage the handling and movement of waste materials, ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial or environmental yard work, a solid understanding of health and safety, and strong teamwork skills. A full UK driving licence is essential.