Yard Operator

Freudenberg Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a reliable Yard Operator to maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard in Aberdeen. The role involves waste management support, operating site equipment, and ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have yard operations experience, a valid forklift licence, and familiarity with JCB diggers and industrial waste handling. Training in COSHH is advantageous, and the employer promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Previous labouring or yard operations experience.
• Valid forklift licence.
• Forklift truck operating experience.
• Previous experience operating a JCB digger or similar industrial vehicle.
• Previous experience handling industrial waste.
• Understanding of, or training in, COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Empty skips and waste containers in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain clean and tidy skip areas, yard spaces, and surrounding work environments.
• Transport waste from production areas to designated waste storage locations.
• Remove litter and debris from yard and car parking areas to maintain site standards.
• Operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with site procedures and training.
• Operate a JCB digger and other authorised equipment to support yard operations.

Skills

Labouring/yard operations experience

Forklift operation

Forklift licence

JCB digger operation

Waste handling

COSHH awareness/training

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

The Yard Operator is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organised yard environment. The role requires a reliable and conscientious individual who can work independently, support waste management activities, and operate site equipment safely and efficiently.

• Empty skips and waste containers in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain clean and tidy skip areas, yard spaces, and surrounding work environments.
• Transport waste from production areas to designated waste storage locations.
• Remove litter and debris from yard and car parking areas to maintain site standards.
• Operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with site procedures and training.
• Operate a JCB digger and other authorised equipment to support yard operations.

Qualifications:

• Previous labouring or yard operations experience.
• Valid forklift licence.
• Forklift truck operating experience.
• Previous experience operating a JCB digger or similar industrial vehicle.
• Previous experience handling industrial waste.
• Understanding of, or training in, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) requirements.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.