Yard Operative Brackmills PM Shift
Northampton - UK
Job Summary
Job Description
Position: Yard Operative
Location: Brackmills NN4
Shift: Monday to Friday 2:00pm 10:00pm
Pay Rate: 13.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks increasing to 14.42 per hour after 12 weeks
Hours: 37.5 hours per week for the first 12 weeks increasing to 40 hours per week thereafter
About the Role
We are recruiting for a hardworking and reliable Yard Operative to join a busy warehouse operation in Brackmills. This is a physically demanding role that involves working outdoors in all weather conditions carrying out recycling and yard duties while maintaining high standards of health and safety.
This position also offers the opportunity to be trained on LLOP (Low Level Order Picker) and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in the future although this training may not be immediate.
Key Responsibilities
- Sorting recyclable materials including cardboard and plastics.
- Handling both dry and wet cardboard which can become heavy and waterlogged.
- Loading recyclable materials into a large baler compactor.
- Repairing broken pallets and pallet collars.
- Maintaining a clean safe and organised yard.
- Following all health and safety procedures at all times.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required by the business.
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this role you will:
- Be comfortable carrying out heavy lifting and manual handling throughout the shift.
- Enjoy physical hands-on work.
- Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions with no sheltered cover.
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Be reliable punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Be willing to undertake future training on LLOP and other MHE equipment.
- Previous experience in a Yard environment.
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday working no weekends.
- Competitive pay with an increase after 12 weeks.
- Opportunity to increase contracted hours after 12 weeks.
- Long-term opportunity with potential for MHE training and career development.
- Supportive working environment within a well-established operation.
About Company
ACS Staffing Solutions is an experienced recruitment agency based in the Midlands. We specialise in temporary and permanent recruitment across the UK.