Yard Operator: Forklift & Plant Equipment

Veolia; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Shrewsbury is seeking a Yard Operator to manage the safe and effective operation of plant machinery in a busy recycling facility. This role includes responsibilities such as operating forklifts, reporting equipment issues, and ensuring cleanliness in the yard. Candidates should have manual handling experience, a full UK driving licence, and the right to work in the UK. The position offers competitive pay plus benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave, increasing with service

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Retail discounts

Support for health issues

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational manual handling/yards.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate various plant machinery safely and efficiently.
• Report equipment faults to the Yard Team Leader.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the yard.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing loads.

Skills

Operational manual handling

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Telehandler

Job description

A leading environmental services company in Shrewsbury is seeking a Yard Operator to manage the safe and effective operation of plant machinery in a busy recycling facility. This role includes responsibilities such as operating forklifts, reporting equipment issues, and ensuring cleanliness in the yard. Candidates should have manual handling experience, a full UK driving licence, and the right to work in the UK. The position offers competitive pay plus benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.