Job Description: Yard Operative (Scrap Processing Facility)
Company Overview
Brown Recycling Ltd has been a family-managed business since 1926, specialising in total waste management and recycling services. Recognised for our commitment to sustainability, we serve businesses across Staffordshire and Cheshire with reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible waste solutions.
Summary
Position: Yard Operative – Scrap metal processing facility.
Location: Florida Close, Burslem, Stoke on Trent.
Salary: £15.00p/h
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 – 17:00
Every other Saturday 07:00 – 12:00.
Reporting to the Site Management team, the primary role of the Level 3 Yard Operative is to successfully assist in the efficient and safe running of the Florida Close Depot activities. The role also includes processing of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, grading, sorting and processing of scrap metal and construction waste.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Grading of non-ferrous scrap metal (using handheld electronic device)
- Assist the Site Manager with the control of stock to ensure that there is no build up of material.
- Ensure that any non-compliant wastes are identified, recorded, and processed in line with company policy
- Be efficient in the reporting of any accidents/incidents or near misses
- Ensure that the level of housekeeping is maintained to the highest standard
- Assisting with other duties on site including picking waste materials and segregation into individual streams
- Assist in the maintenance of equipment and yard facilities
- Follow company policies to promote a safe working environment
- Promote company values in all actions
- Be adaptable and flexible within the team- which could involve using mobile plant machinery e.g. FLT, loading shovel and 360 grab.
Key Skills
- · Previous experience in a similar role/environment is essential.
- Experience using mobile plant machinery e.g. FLT, loading shovel and 360 grab.
- Understand the application of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislation relevant to the Companies business.
- ·Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of people face-to-face.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- 360 grab licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
