Yard Operative

Interaction Recruitment Group; Baldock; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Yard Operative in Baldock to join a busy recycling facility. The role is hands-on and temporary, with work at the yard and on-site activities from Monday to Friday, in a safe outdoor environment.

You must be physically fit, reliable and able to work well in a team; driving licence and transport access are essential. Pay rate ranges £13.00–£13.50 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recycling, waste management, warehouse, manufacturing or yard environments is beneficial but not essential.
• Physically fit and happy carrying out manual work.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and separating recyclable materials on the picking line.
• Identifying and removing non‑recyclable materials.
• Maintaining a clean and organised working area.
• Assisting with general yard duties as required.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Working safely around machinery and site vehicles.
• Supporting the team to ensure efficient daily operations.

Skills

Manual work

Teamwork

Health and safety

Driving licence

Job description

Yard Operative

Location: Baldock

Pay Rate: £13.00 - £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Type: Temporary

Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for reliable and hardworking Yard Operatives to join a well-established recycling company based in Baldock.

This is a hands‑on temporary position working within a busy recycling facility. You will be responsible for sorting recyclable materials, maintaining a safe working environment, and supporting the smooth running of the yard's daily operations.

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, dependable, and comfortable working in an outdoor industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting and separating recyclable materials on the picking line.
• Identifying and removing non‑recyclable materials.
• Maintaining a clean and organised working area.
• Assisting with general yard duties as required.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Working safely around machinery and site vehicles.
• Supporting the team to ensure efficient daily operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in recycling, waste management, warehouse, manufacturing or yard environments is beneficial but not essential.
• Physically fit and happy carrying out manual work.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to transport.

What's on Offer

• £13.00 - £13.50 per hour (depending on experience).
• Temporary ongoing opportunity.
• Full-time and part‑time hours available.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive team environment.