Yard Operative

Manpower; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a physically fit individual for the Yard Labourer position in Stoke-on-Trent. Responsibilities include managing food waste, cleaning vehicles, and general site labour. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm, paying £13.38 per hour. Candidates should be able to handle unpleasant odours and have no food allergies. Experience with telehandlers is a plus but not required. This is a temporary contract in the distribution sector.

Qualifications

• Physically fit due to the nature of the role.
• No food allergies as the work involves exposure to waste.
• Ability to handle foul mal-odour in the work setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive food waste and record delivery.
• Clean vehicle tyres and heavy machinery before leaving site.
• Perform site labouring tasks like litter picking and cleaning spillages.
• Driving telehandler is a bonus but not essential.

Job description

Manpower is recruiting Yard Labourers to support our client in the Recycling Industry based in Stourbridge. This position is suited for someone who is physically fit due to the nature of the role. The worker will need good physical fitness, no food allergies (due to working with waste), and a strong stomach to deal with the foul mal‑odour within the reception hall where the work will be carried out.

Duties of the role

• Receipt of food waste
• Cleaning down vehicle tyres and heavy plant before leaving site
• Receipt of goods in and sign‑off checks
• General labouring around site, litter picking, cleaning of spillages
• Experience of driving telehandler would be a bonus (desirable, not essential)

Hours

Mon- Friday Days 7am to 5pm

£13.38 per hour

Job Information

Job Title: Yard Operative

Company: Manpower

Location: Stoke, Staffordshire

Posted: Jan 13th 2026

Closes: Feb 13th 2026

Sector: Distribution

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

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