Yard & Waste Operations Specialist (Forklift & JCB)

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

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.