Yard Operative

Adler & Allan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler & Allan is seeking a Yard Operative for their Rainham team to ensure the safe and compliant operation of the waste yard. In this full-time, permanent position, you will manage the handling and movement of waste materials, ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial or environmental yard work, a solid understanding of health and safety, and strong teamwork skills. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous or non-hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Experience on regulated or permit-controlled sites.

Responsibilities

• Managing the receipt, segregation, storage and movement of waste streams.
• Loading and unloading containers, drums, IBCs, skips and tankers.
• Conducting routine checks on containers, equipment and infrastructure.

Skills

Experience in an industrial, waste, environmental or logistics yard

Solid understanding of health & safety in a high-risk environment

Ability to follow procedures and work safely

Physical fitness for manual handling tasks

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Forklift/telehandler/plant operation (or willingness to train)

Job description

Yard Operative

Rainham, Essex

Permanent, full-time

Competitive salary plus benefits

Ready to play a hands‑on role in safeguarding the environment while keeping vital operations running smoothly? Adler & Allan is looking for a proactive Yard Operative to join our Rainham team — and you could be exactly who we’re looking for!

As a Waste Yard Operative, you’ll be essential to the safe and compliant running of our waste yard. You’ll support the handling, processing and movement of waste materials, ensuring everything is done to the highest environmental and safety standards.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things properly, thrives in a busy yard environment and wants to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the receipt, segregation, storage and movement of waste streams
• Loading and unloading containers, drums, IBCs, skips and tankers
• Carrying out waste handling tasks including decanting, dewatering and basic processing
• Keeping the yard organised, safe and inspection‑ready
• Completing accurate waste documentation and internal records
• Conducting routine checks on containers, equipment and infrastructure
• Supporting audits, inspections and regulator visits
• Working closely with operations, transport and compliance teams
• Following site instructions, method statements and safety procedures
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the site

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in an industrial, waste, environmental or logistics yard
• Solid understanding of health & safety in a high‑risk environment
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with hazardous or non‑hazardous waste
• Forklift/telehandler/plant operation (or willingness to train)
• Knowledge of environmental regulations
• Experience on regulated or permit‑controlled sites

Ideal candidate will

• Be methodical and compliant, not casual about safety or paperwork
• Be comfortable with physical work and manual handling
• Understand that waste yards are high‑risk, regulated environments
• Take pride in housekeeping, order and doing things properly
• Work well as part of a wider operations and transport team
• Be confident following instructions, permits and safe systems of work
• Must have a full UK driving licence

Additional Information

About us: At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top‑tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.