Yard Person

IMH Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

IMH Recruitment are seeking a General Yard Operative for our client in Barnsley. You will sort metals, strip cables, operate tools, and manage yard duties, including loading/unloading vehicles and maintaining a tidy yard.

The role requires ability to follow instructions, teamwork, and basic health and safety knowledge. The position is 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday, with weekly pay via agency. A drug and alcohol test may apply.

Qualifications

• Previous yard experience or in recycling/scrap metal is advantageous.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team.
• Good communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sort metals and strip down cables.
• Operate power tools and hand tools for yard duties.
• Operate the weighbridge on the yard.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Keep the yard tidy.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe environment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Yard experience

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Physical fitness

Willingness to learn

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Weighbridge operation

Job description

IMH Recruitment are seeking a General Yard Operative to join our client in Barnsley.

Job Duties:

• Sort metals and strip down cables.
• Operate power tools and hand tools to complete various yard duties
• Operate the weighbridge on the yard
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Keeping the yard tidy
• Other duties as required
• Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment

About You:

• Previous yard experience or working in a recycling/scrap metal environment would be an advantage
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team
• Good communication skills to liaise with colleagues and supervisors
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and procedures

Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm
• Starting salary 13.25 per hour.
• Weekly pay via agency!

Please note that if you are successful this is subject to a drug and alcohol test.