Yard Operations & Forklift Specialist

Freudenberg; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking an experienced Yard Operator to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised yard. The role involves waste management, operating site equipment safely, and supporting production with efficient material handling.

The ideal candidate will have prior yard experience, a valid forklift licence, and familiarity with JCB digger operations. COSHH awareness is preferred to help maintain regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous labouring or yard operations experience.
• Valid forklift licence.
• Forklift truck operating experience.
• Previous experience operating a JCB digger or similar industrial vehicle.
• Previous experience handling industrial waste.
• Understanding of, or training in, COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Empty skips and waste containers in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain clean and tidy skip areas, yard spaces, and surrounding work environments.
• Transport waste from production areas to designated waste storage locations.
• Remove litter and debris from yard and car parking areas to maintain site standards.
• Operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with site procedures and training.
• Operate a JCB digger and other authorised equipment to support yard operations.

Skills

Safety minded

Independent worker

Waste management

Education

COSHH training

Tools

Forklift truck

JCB digger

Job description

Freudenberg is seeking an experienced Yard Operator to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised yard. The role involves waste management, operating site equipment safely, and supporting production with efficient material handling.

The ideal candidate will have prior yard experience, a valid forklift licence, and familiarity with JCB digger operations. COSHH awareness is preferred to help maintain regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.