Yard Operative

Gap Personnel; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a General Yard Operative in Newmarket, Suffolk, for a full-time role in the environmental sector. Candidates should be physically fit, experienced in manual work, and comfortable working outdoors. The position offers hourly pay of £12.72 with overtime at £15.90, and it provides temp-to-perm opportunities with potential for career progression. Apply by sending your CV or contacting the agency directly.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Full PPE provided

Support from the team

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in yard work, construction, or other manual roles is desired.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Access to transport is required, as site is not accessible via public transport.

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, and sorting recyclable materials.
• Operating yard equipment and performing basic machine checks.
• Assisting customers and maintaining a safe site.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Completing basic paperwork and providing team support.

Skills

Experience in yard work

Physically fit

Strong timekeeping

Teamwork skills

Job description

General Yard Operative – Newmarket, Suffolk
Sector: Environmental and Waste Management
Pay: £12.72 per hour, with overtime at £15.90 per hour (after 45 hours per week)
Full-Time , Temp-to-Perm , Monday to Friday ,Day Shifts (45 hours per week)
Own transport required unless living locally

Are you looking for a physical, hands-on role with long-term potential?
Gap Personnel is recruiting General Yard Operatives on behalf of a respected employer in the environmental and waste management sector based in Newmarket. This role is ideal for someone reliable, hard-working, and comfortable working outdoors.

Key responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, and sorting various recyclable materials

• Operating yard equipment and carrying out basic machine checks

• Assisting customers and helping maintain a safe and organised site

• Following all health and safety procedures

• Completing basic paperwork and providing general team support

What we are looking for

• Experience in yard work, construction, warehouse, or other manual roles

• Physically fit and happy to work outside in all weather conditions

• A proactive approach with strong timekeeping and teamwork skills

• Must have access to transport, as the site is not accessible via public transport

What you will receive

• Hourly pay of £12.72, with overtime paid at £15.90 per hour

• Monday to Friday work schedule with no weekend shifts

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects

• Weekly pay, full PPE, and support from the team

• Real opportunities for progression within the environmental sector

To apply, please send your CV [e-mail] contact us on 01603 767617 for more information.

Gap Personnel Group is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment business on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.