Yard Operative

Connect Driver Solutions; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 700,000 - 744,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing temporary position

Monday to Friday 10am-6pm

Paid weekly at £12.71 per hour

Full training provided

Job summary

Connect Driver Solutions is recruiting a Yard Operative for a tyre processing and distribution yard in Dunbar, part of a busy waste management operation. The role is mainly outdoor and involves working in all weather, with a 10am–6pm shift from Monday to Friday.

The company offers ongoing temporary work and full training. As a Yard Operative you will unload tyres from commercial vehicles, sort by type/size/condition, load onto trailers, and keep the yard tidy while supporting the broader yard

Qualifications

• Good level of physical fitness and stamina (heavy manual handling)
• Strong understanding of manual handling techniques and yard safety
• Good attention to detail and ability to sort and record stock accurately
• FLT licence is beneficial but not essential
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Unload tyres from incoming vehicles safely
• Sort tyres by type, size and condition
• Load tyres onto HGV box trailers safely and in line with regulations
• Keep the yard clean, organised and hazard-free
• Support wider yard operations during the shift

Skills

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Yard safety

Attention to detail

FLT licence

Teamwork

Job description

Connect Driver Solutions is recruiting a Yard Operative to join an established waste management business based in Dunbar.

Our client operates a busy tyre processing and distribution yard, requiring a reliable and physically fit Yard Operative to support their day-to-day operations.

What's on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm (flexibility required)
• Paid weekly at £12.71 per hour
• Full training provided

Please Note: This role is primarily outdoor work, in all weather conditions.

As a Yard Operative, your duties will include:

• Safely unloading truck tyres from incoming commercial vehicles and trailers
• Sorting and categorising tyres by type, size and condition
• Loading sorted tyres onto HGV box trailers safely and in compliance with transport regulations
• Keeping the yard clean, organised and free of hazards at all times
• Supporting wider yard operations as required throughout the shift

The ideal Yard Operative will have:

• A good level of physical fitness and stamina - heavy manual handling is a key part of this role
• A strong understanding of manual handling techniques and yard safety
• Good attention to detail and the ability to sort and record stock accurately
• A valid FLT licence (beneficial but not essential)
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment