Yard Operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

No weekends

Experience in recycling

Job summary

Manpower UK seeks a Yard Operative for a temporary assignment in Stourbridge, West Midlands. The role involves supporting daily operations at a recycling facility, with duties including receiving food waste deliveries, goods-in checks, tyre and machinery cleaning, and general yard labour.

The position is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, offering a hands-on, outdoor, physically demanding environment. Immediate starts are available for suitable applicants.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties throughout the day.
• Reliable, hardworking, and health and safety conscious.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a labouring, yard operative, or recycling role would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing food waste deliveries.
• Completing goods-in checks and signing off deliveries.
• Cleaning vehicle tyres and heavy plant machinery before they leave site.
• General labouring duties across the yard and site.
• Litter picking and maintaining site cleanliness.
• Cleaning spillages and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Supporting site operations as required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Health and safety

Reliability

Tools

Telehandler experience

Job description

Manpower UK seeks a Yard Operative for a temporary assignment in Stourbridge, West Midlands, paying up to £13.31 per hour. Working Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, you will support daily operations at a recycling facility. Duties involve receiving food waste deliveries, performing goods-in checks, cleaning vehicle tyres and heavy machinery, plus general labouring across the site. This physically demanding role suits those comfortable with hands-on industrial work. Prior experience in waste management or similar environments is advantageous but not essential. You must be reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions. Immediate starts are available for suitable applicants.

Temporary Yard Labourer Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands Pay Rate: £13.38 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm Contract: Temporary

Manpower is recruiting Temporary Yard Labourers on behalf of our client, a well-established company within the recycling and waste management industry based in Stourbridge, West Midlands. This is a physically demanding role and would suit candidates who enjoy hands-on work in an industrial environment. You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy recycling facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing food waste deliveries
• Completing goods-in checks and signing off deliveries
• Cleaning vehicle tyres and heavy plant machinery before they leave site
• General labouring duties across the yard and site
• Litter picking and maintaining site cleanliness
• Cleaning spillages and ensuring a safe working environment
• Supporting site operations as required

Candidate Requirements

• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties throughout the day
• Comfortable working in a waste and recycling environment, including exposure to strong odours
• Reliable, hardworking, and health and safety conscious
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in a labouring, yard operative, or recycling role would be advantageous

Desirable Skills

• Telehandler experience would be beneficial, although full training can be provided and this is not essential

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of £13.38 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekends
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the recycling sector
• Immediate starts available for suitable candidates